Cocktail ensemble in black silk twill comprising dress and jacket

Cocktail enemble in black silk twill. A: Below-knee length dress; wide front and back scoop neckline; sleeveless; slightly high-waist, brown linen twill framed by dual color fold inlaid from below bust to natural waistline; bell-shaped gathered six-panel skirt; left back seam zipper closure; armholes and neckline bias band outlined.B: Bolero-length jacket, applied black silk soutache jet beaded balls, faceted black beads throughout; band collar; 3/4-length dolman sleeves; black silk soutache jet beaded balls, black satin braid and jet band trim at cuffs and hem; center front neck single hook-eye closure; brown linen twill lining. Attributed to Christian Dior by donor.