Simplicity New Look Pattern #6664 to make a sheath dress with bust darts, boat neckline, and back zipper and hip-length jacket with welt pockets, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, button cuffs, and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

McCall's Fashion Basics Pattern #5585 to make an unlined jacket in two lengths with buttoned front, back and front darts, patch pockets with optional flaps, and extended shoulders with shoulder pads, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity Pattern #8545 to make a petite misses' dress with dropped waist and pleated hemline, short set-in sleeves, center front button opening, straight silhouette, and short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5334 to make a fitted jacket with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, front button closure, and collar and semi-fitted skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick Classics Pattern #5919 to make a fitted skirt or skirt with pleats attached to front and back yokes, loose-fitting unlined jacket with long set-in sleeves, and shirt with shoulder pads and pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #9362 to make an unlined jacket with pockets, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and long set-in sleeves; and a split-skirt in the style of loose-fitting culottes or shorts with side seam pockets and pull-on construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity New Look Pattern #6062 to make a jacket and dress with short set-in sleeves, front button closure, optional collar, and princess seams and fitted skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

The Vogue Woman Pattern #8694 to make a dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, jewel neckline, back zipper closure, and knee or floor length skirts with optional sash, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Vogue American Designer Pattern #1284 by Oscar de la Renta to make a blouse with neckline, ruffle, and collar variations and full sleeves gathered into cuffs with self ties, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

(a) Dress of brown silk with overlayer of black tulle with black embroidery in swirl design and black lace. Knee length; top of bodice and long sleeves made of black lace; four covered buttons at sleeve hems; twelve covered buttons and zipper at center back. (b) Belt of black silk. Two inches wide; frayed ends.

Dress of brown velvet and satin. Full length; princess seams; asymmetrical bodice comes to a point above left breast; two satin straps attach to right side point on back; brown satin edge around bodice and brown satin bows at points on front and back; partially attached boned lining. Zipper down right princess seam on back; lined in brown silk with separate zipper.

A) Evening dress of black and pink. Outer layer of black mesh with large floral appliques and embroidery. High waistline. Bodice is sleeveless. Full-length. Center back zipper. Under layers of: light pink tulle; light pink tulle; light pink organdy; light pink inner sheath of silk(?). Princess seams. Built-in bra with underwires and with boning in bodice. Designer's label at left armscye: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number underneath: "N=173204" B) Stole of black tulle. Ruched/"bunched" wreath form, attached at center front with covered snaps, with a large pink silk flower over closure.

a) Evening dress of red satin and red floral lace with velvet and gold details. Full length; a-line; deep v-neck; lace continues from bodice to hips, followed by satin. Off the shoulder long sleeves with flared wrists. Center back zipper with overlay of lace with snaps and button closure. "Pierre Balmain / Paris" b) Underskirt of five layers of red stiff tulle netting and single red silk layer.

Evening dress of black net covered with black silk applique in a floral motif. Jewel neckline; full length flared skirt. Top of bodice and long sleeves lined with closer-knit black silk net; sleeves have vents with one black covered button with loop. Center back zipper with 14 non-working matching black covered buttons; 4 working buttons above zipper. Keyhole back with one matching button and hook & eye at neckline. Bodice has interior support structure corset with boning and petersham; covered in beige silk satin. Bodice and skirt lined with beige silk organza and 4" wide crinoline encased around hem. Designer's label at left side of corset: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number tag beneath designer label: "172466"

Coat of black wool. Knee length; mandarin collar. Princess seams that curve around hips; gathered at hips to back. Five textured buttons down center front. Long all-in-one sleeves with two decorative buttons. Back gathered drop waist. Side seam pockets. Unlined. No labels in garment.

A) Dress of pink wool crepe. Knee length; round neck. Princess seams on bodice curve around to back of dress; small gathers along curved seam at waist. Three-quarter length sleeves. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined in pink silk; shoulder pads. B) Coat of pink wool. Knee length; flat collar. Front princess seams curve around to back. Three black buttons with centers shaped like roses down center front. Long sleeves with two buttons at wrist. Back has center, princess, and waistline seams. Unlined. Designer label: Pierre Balmain / Paris

(a) Cocktail dress of black lace over tan organza with black organza ribbon trim. Knee length; top of bodice is black mesh; organza ribbon trim creates roses around bust and on skirt; tiers of organza ribbon on bottom section of skirt. Sleeveless. Center back zipper with one covered button at neck; lined in black heavy silk with boning in bodice and separate zipper. B) Underskirt of black polyester. Knee length; ruffled tier with stiffened hem. Snaps at center back.

Dress of black net with all over applique of strips of gold holographic foil and braided black netting. Calf length. Bodice top has a series of points. Three-quarter length sleeves of sheer black net. Skirt has five layers: appliqued over-skirt, three layers of black net and lining of light brown silk covered in black net. Center back zipper. Designer's label at side seam: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten style number tag under designer's label: "172257"

Dress of black silk satin. Strapless; knee-length; princess seams extend to 2" below waist then angle down to side seams. Back has horizontal darts at waistline that extend to 5½" from side seams. Center back zipper; 2 2½" wide satin band attached to neckline wraps around bust with large bow at left side in front; black silk lining. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "173027"

Short dress of black boiled wool with inverted pleats and cap sleeves

Dress of navy blue linen with yellow, white, and navy plaid piping. Sleeveless; knee length; rounded collar. Two patch pockets at hips. Dress has hidden, white shell buttons all the way down center front. Back collar label: Oscar de la Renta b) Belt of self fabric with self piping. Backed on navy leather.

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Collarless round neckline. draped bodice with long fitted sleeves; short straight skirt has shirred gathers CF and bow loops at side on self-fabric belt. zipper CB.

Skirt suit of off-white and black polka dots. A) Jacket of off-white silk(?) printed with small black polka dots. Square neckline. Center front opening with with hidden covered snaps alternating with 6 large circular black buttons. Long sleeves with three small black buttons at cuffs. Princess seaming. Inner attached shoulder pads. Lined in light cream silk. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label: "172.659" B) Skirt of matching printed fabric. Knee length straight skirt; thin waistband; darts at waist; center back zipper with hook and eye closure; lined in light cream silk. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten style label: "172.659"

Skirt suit of black cotton with subtle black paisley brocade at hem of jacket sleeves and skirt. A) Collarless jacket. Center front closure of 6 large black buttons alternating with 7 snaps and one hook &eye at the waist; shoulder princess seams; center back seam; front and back side seams are long darts ending 3" below the waist and releasing into soft inverted pleats; 2-piece sleeves have 3 buttons at hem; black silk lining; B) Skirt. Knee-length; straight; 1" waist band; center back zipper; seam around hip; waistline darts; black silk lining.