"Luncheon at 21" ensemble

"Luncheon at 21" ensemble. A: Dress with faux two-piece effect; fitted, straight; below-knee length; emerald green taffeta bodice; jewel neckline with center front ruffles; padded shoulders; cap sleeves cut-in-one; waist darts; natural waistline; straight skirt in black worsted crepe, applied self fabric tiers at hip and knee with center back ruffles; attached covered leather belt; clear plastic button closure center front bodice, proper left side zipper closure skirt; unlined. Textile by Juilliard. B: Jacket in black worsted wool crepe; fitted, single-breasted; hip-length; notched collar, V-neckline; padded shoulders; long sleeves; peplum extending into center front vent and center back ruffle, mimicking skirt tiers; three self button closure; black rayon lining. C: Toque hat in allover pink organza and velvet roses and organza leaves. D-E: Pair of pumps in black leather; wide V instep, embossed petal motif; rounded toe; 3 1/4-inch heel; tan leather inner. F-G: Pair of gauntlet gloves in black suede; elbow-length. H, J-L: Handbag: Black leather; twisted gold-tone frame; mirror, mirror case, comb; attached coin purse (not shown in photographs). Label, C: Sally Victor / 18 East 53rd St. Stamped, D-E: Newton Elkin. Stamped, H, J-L: Koret. Part of of "Woman of Fashion 1947" presented at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in honor of the department store's 75th anniversary.