Bodice of black and white check silk taffeta; high, round neckline with small round collar; close-fit, set-in sleeves are long with 3 buttons at wrists; fitted through the torso with seams; falls over hips with pleated trim at hem; hem is dipped in back to accommodate a bustle; button front closure with shiny black, chunky buttons; boning.
Deconstructed bodice of black wool or cotton with peaked satin lapel; inner panel of brown muslin with hook and eye closures is exposed; neckline has been removed; long, fitted sleeves with cuffs; boning in bodice is partially exposed; slightly pointed waistline is trimmed in satin; inner waistband with loose ends; study piece.
Bodice of black silk faille with center-front pleated panel with shirring at yoke; standing band collar; long, set-in sleeves; concealed hook and eye closures at center-front; double breasted accent buttons with braided cord lacing with tassels and Chinese knots at ends; fitted through the torso with Princess seams front and back; wide in back with fan pleat for bustle; lined in muslin with boning and inner waistband; armpit pockets.