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Ballgown
Ballgown of dark, navy blue ribbed satin. Strapless. Center front opening with 14 self-covered buttons, top two nonfunctional, with bound buttonholes. At upper bust, to left and right of center front opening, are attached paired flaps of self fabric giving appearance of patch pockets with flaps. Skirt gathers at natural waist with full skirt. Gored panels to left and right of center back seam of skirt. Inner bodice of black net with boning and black grosgrain ribbon petersham; closes at center front with 9 hook & eyes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Christian Dior - New York / Original / Trade Mark" Hanging straps on bodice are embroidered "Neiman-Marcus"
Black skirt
Skirt of black polyester twill.
Booties
Shoe boots of black leather styled after western/cowboy boots with scalloped yellow leather toe caps and heel counter. Set-under heels covered in black leather; 2” high. Pointed toes and side gores of black elastic. Label: "Norma Kamali"
Cloche hat
Turban style hat of gold lame. Gathered and pleated to right side and folds under. Black net lining; headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label: Frank Olive / for / Neiman-Marcus
Coat dress
Dress of purple wool crepe. Square collar, double breasted and closed with buttons, long straight sleeves, circular peplum over straight skirt.
Crepe dress
Dress of black silk crepe. scoop neck; raglan sleeves with deep cuffs fastened with rhinestone buttons and loops; bodice front fastens with buttons; ruffled hem.
Dress
Dress of red silk crepe. Collarless, V-shaped neckline. Empire waistline with knotted tie at center front having trailing, pointed ends. Long bishop sleeves with decorative tie cuffs and two snaps for closure. Below knee length; flared skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at left of zipper at neckline: "Mollie Parnis Boutique / New York" Retailer's label at right of zipper at neckline: "Del Ann's / Dallas" Cleaning instructions and union label on center back seam of lining below zipper.
Dress ensemble
Day suit of silk and linen. a) Day dress of creme silk with jacquard ivory dots and black printed polka dots with red lines. Dog-ear collar bow tie with red piping. Gathered at waistline with release pleats below hips. Short sleeve with banded cuffs and pleated shoulders; calf length. Button closure on back yoke with hidden snaps to waistline. Ivory grosgrain petersham. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label and size and cleaning instructions tag. b) Short jacket of white linen with black notched lapel. Hem, opening and sleeve ends piped in red. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and button closure. Button closure at center front hem. Lined in white synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Evening dress
Dress of black velvet and moire. Form fitting; floor length; bateau neckline at front; low asymmetrical triangle back. Long fitted sleeves with 4" invisible zippers. Bodice and upper portion of skirt are of velvet; bottom of dress has three tiered moire ruffle attached asymmetrically to skirt at above knee length on left and diagonally to right side below knee; Hanging loops on inside at shoulder; binding at armhole seam. Hidden zipper at left side seam; fully lined. Designer's label: Bill Blass Union label Size "8" tag
Evening dress
Dress of orange and pink silk blend. Strapless; pink bodice with empire waist; orange floor-length skirt. Rhinestone bow brooch at center front with attached pink drape that wraps around back and trails to floor in front. Very structured interior.
Evening dress
Evening gown of turquoise, purple, slate blue and royal blue clipped velvet in leaf foliage design. Full length with two gores at center back creating a slight train. Long bishop sleeves with covered button and loop closure; Mandarin collar. Center back zipper with two self-covered buttons and loops. Lined in light brown crepe. Designer's label: "Adele Simpson"
Floral dress
Dress of crepe in bright multicolored painterly print. Below knee length; long bishop sleeves gather into bound wrists with loop and covered button closure. Rounded neckline. Draping on bodice and outer wraparound skirt meet at left waist. Center back self-covered button and loop closure on bodice with zipper closure on skirt below waist and snap closure at waistline on wrapped outer skirt. Lined in lime green silk with green grosgrain petersham; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Size, care and union labels at left side seam of lining near hem. B) Belt of pink reptile skin. Self-covered D-shaped buckle; 2" wide.
Hat
Pamela or halo style hat of cream colored synthetic straw with three narrow bands of black on the upturned brim. Pink grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Designer's label: "Frank Olive"
Jacket
Jacket of twill-look silver viscose rayon/cotton blend bordered and trimmed in metallic silver grosgrain. Long set-in sleeves; U-shaped neckline with triangular tabs at front. Center front zipper closure. Lined in silver silk. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene" Original sales tags with jacket.
Lace cap
Hat of black and gold lace, black tulle and netting. Scalloped edge; gathers to center back at stiff black horsehair double bow at back with gold flowers of applied lace. Lined in black netting. Combined designer/retailer label: Frank Olive / for / Neiman-Marcus
Novelty print blouse
Shirt of black and white silk with bacon and egg (on sleeves) and abstract (on front) print on black plaid background. Stock collar; bishop sleeves with buttons and loops at cuffs. Button closure at center front.
Pleated dress
Evening gown in Fortuny-style, Marii pleated silk.
Silk blouse
Blouse of red silk with pattern of rows of alternating small black squares of vertical lines, dashes and dots with jacquard dots scattered throughout. Asymmetric neckline with hidden black button closure on the left. Long set-in sleeves with matching black button closure on 1.5” cuffs. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Miss O / by / Oscar de la Renta" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label.
Skirt
Skirt of black velvet. A-line with pleats stitched down until opening up 9” below waistband. Secured at left side with hidden zipper and button at waistband. Designer's label at center back waistband: “Albert Nipon” Retailer's label: “Neiman Marcus” Care label “82% Rayon / 18% Silk / Made in Hong Kong / Size 12 / Dry Clean”
Straw beret
Beret of red straw trimmed with a gold colored anchor on center front under brim. Headband of pink grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer label: Frank Olive Company tag still attached: Designed by / Frank Olive / New York
Straw pillbox
Pillbox style hat of black straw with bow at back that has band that fits into slots at sides. Hatpin with black teardrop shaped head. Headband of pink grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer label: from my / Private Collection / Frank Olive
Sweater and blouse
Ensemble consisting of a navy blue and cream knit sweater and blouse. A) Cardigan sweater of cream and navy window-panes with navy border at neckline, sleeves, and hem. Round-neck; six navy plastic buttons for closure; patch pockets. Designer's label: Bill Blass Size: 14 B) Matching blouse of cream and navy window-panes with navy border at neckline, sleeves, and hem. Round-neck with keyhole button closure at the back. Mock under blouse with goldenrod collar with a single plastic gold button in the front and hook closure at the back. No labels in blouse.
"Taxi" heels
Pumps of yellow leather with circular cutouts. Rounded toe; 3.5” heel. Label: "Norma Kamali"
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