JACQUELINE de RIBES Vntg Black Velvet & Gold Skirt Suit w/Green Silk Lapels SZ10

This splendid evening suit from the Countess Jacqueline de Ribes comprises a black velvet jacket and skirt embroidered with gold metallic swirls, and a green sleeveless shell that matches the jacket's lapels. The jacket has a single button closure at the waist, two patch pockets, and black velvet trim around the lapels, pockets, cuffs, and hemline. The blouse is a green, double-faced silk charmeuse that closes with six hidden back buttons with a single self-covered button visible at the top. No fabric labels are present, but the velvet looks and feels like rayon or a silk and rayon blend. The blouse, lapels, and black linings are silk charmeuse. The jacket and skirt are labeled French size 42 which is considered equivalent to US size 10. Note that the shell is a larger size than the suit. Please refer the measurements for the best guidance regarding actual sizes and compare with similar garments that fit you. JACKET - Shoulder width is 16.5" - Underarm chest measurment is 40" - Waist is 36" - Sleeve length is 23.5 from shoulder seam to cuff. - Length is about 27" down center back. SKIRT - Waist is 31" - Hips measure 38" at about 9" below waist. - Length is 24" BLOUSE - Underarm chest measurement is 49" - Length is 24.75" down center back. CONDITION Jacket and skirt are without any notable condition issues. Blouse has a few inconspicuous thread pulls at the waist caused by gold metallic thread on the inside of the waistband rubbing on the blouse.