a) Cocktail dress of silk chiffon of red-purple or maroon and dark brown with intricate surface design; narrow bands of silk chiffon secured along surface in regular intervals outlined with rows of light purple sequins creating the effect of lines running in arches from neckline down to sides, horizontally from point at bust to natural waistline, and running vertically along straight skirt before turning into fringe from above knee to just below knee; high round neckline, sleeveless, center back invisible zipper, netting at armscyes, lined in silk chiffon. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, 12, PF12 b) Coordinated belt in red-purple or maroon leather, rectangular gold-tone buckle, Talbots.

Evening dress of fine white netting with all-over three-dimensional machine embroidered floral and butterfly motifs in variety of colors (orange, white, pink, blue, yellow), most motifs measuring 2-3 inches in diameter, narrow straps, plunging v-neckline, natural waistline, a-line, full length, center back exposed zipper, fully lined in white with wide band of crinoline, boning in bodice. Label: Alice and Olivia by Stacy Bendet Made in India 6 (retail label still attached)

Cocktail dress of light brown fabric with all-over swirling, soutache-style embroidery accented with tassels. Jewel neckline with standing collar, 3/4 length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, fitted silhouette, mini length, center front zipper closure.