This suit dates from the early 60s no later than 1963. It is conservative and restrained in its designed and the fabric is very luxurious. Made of silk velvet the skirt has a built in horse hair crinoline which goes straight down to give it definition. The lace bodice is black chantilly lace with a a beige underneath. The sleeve has no lining and at the cuff there is a shocking pink band. The jacket has a raised waistline. It is extremely fitted with a small lapel. The lining is the shocking pink satin. The four button closures are gold based with a ,rage crystal in the center. There are three buttons on the cuffs. Shoulders 15in, sleeves 22in, armhole 7in, bust 36in, waist 27, hips 38, length of jacket 17, length of blouse 21, length of skirt 30.