Man's formal suit of black wool broadcloth: a) formal evening tailcoat has notched collar with wide revers; long, two piece sleeves; double breasted button closure; torso lined in black sateen; sleeves lined in ivory sateen. b) Trousers of black wool with button fly closure; back welt pockets; slit pockets at side seam; slit pocket on right waistband seam; buckle at back; buttons on waistband; full length.
Jacket of bluish black silk velvet; rolled collar follows the line of the soft-V neckline; double breasted closure with large buttons of jet beads encased in braided cord; long set-in sleeves with turned up cuffs; fitted through the torso with seams at front and back; falls wide over hips to accommodate bustle; pleated flaps at back with slit at center-back; center-front open at bottom; finished seams within.