Jacket bodice of black silk taffeta with front panel of colorful floral brocade on black silk and appliques of black jet beads; long sleeves with full shoulder; band collar of black taffeta; pointed waist at front and back; princess seams; waist area is accented with triangular appliques of lace-like jet beads with fringe; wrists are accented with panel of brocade and bead fringe and an inner band of ivory silk accented with tiny copper colored beads; concealed hook and eye closures at front; deep-V pleats from shoulder to waist open to reveal brocade and bead appliques in an asymmetrical design; fully lined in pinstriped cotton; fully boned within.
Belt of deep dark blue edged in black taffeta with large descending bow trimmed in black knit lace at center-back; bow is composed of two loops and two long panels with rounded ends that hit just below hip; backed on peach silk taffeta; concealed hook and eye closures.
Skirt Lifter of brown and black braided cord belt with black painted metal clip attached; ends have concave discs with one side featuring a ceramic or clay-like half-sphere to grab and hold skirt up.
