a) Jacket of navy crepe with small notched collar with long lapel; self-covered button closure; princess seams; three-quarter length cuffed sleeves. b) Dress of navy crepe with empire waistline; fabric wraps over to left creating a V-neckline; gathering below bust; short sleeves; mid-length. c) Belt of self-fabric with self-covered buckle; width 3/4", length 32". d) Scarf of powder blue chiffon with fan pleats; ascot.
Dress ensemble of medium-light blue silk with black and ivory floral paisley print; lined: a) blouse bodice has a ring collar of blue paisley, scoop neckline yoke of ivory embroidered floral lace trimmed in a silk band of stitched black silk; center-front placket of stitched black silk conceals hook and eye closure; long, blouse sleeves with band cuff of same stitched black silk; blouse bodice tucks into skirt at front and is fitted in the back waist with two panels that fall over the bustle b) Skirt is long with black ribbon band at lower portion with flounce pleated into the ribbon; pleats are released widening the bottom of the skirt; skirt is floor length and slightly longer in back; back darts can accommodate a small bustle; underskirts at flounce.
a) Top of tan and multi-colored woven wool; wide tipped spread collar; main body of top is plaid; collar, shoulders and front placket of tan felted wool; felted wool belt loops at sides; long sleeves with gathering at shoulders and turned-up cuffs; button placket has metal buttons stamped, "Military Equipment". b) Skirt of tan felted wool; slight A-line; below-knee length; zip closure; lined. c) Tie belt of same plaid wool; 1 1/2" width.
