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All black opera suit of fine gabardine with velvet & soutache. A: Jacket - Princess seams, nipped in at waist with flare over hips & shoulder pads. Deep V yoke insert of velvet & Peter Pan collar of velvet edged with tight waves of soutache. 3 self covered buttons down front, button holes framed with soutache loops. Applique bands of velvet at cuffs & bottom sides of jacket. Velvet ribbon bows appliqued, 2 front & 2 back. Long sleeves. Satin lining with "trolly"motif. B: Skirt - Full length, velvet details & velvet bows above the hem; 10" slit up from hem, side front, metal zipper & button left side.
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