"Gay Weekend" ensemble in green, pink peach and violet cotton gingham "Bloomingdale 75th Anniversary Plaid" by Galey and Lord. A: Shirt; waist-length; pointed collar, high neckline; long batwing sleeves; cummerbund waist; pink peach plastic button center front closure. B: Pair of culottes; wide leg; below-knee length; waistband at natural waist; inverted pleating all around; hip slit pockets; proper left side zipper closure, single pink peach button at proper left waistband. C: Bandeau; fitted; high-waist length; strapless, elastic at neckline and hem; six pink peach button proper left side closure. D: Pair of shorts; mini-length; box-pleated; thick waistband at natural waist; proper left side zipper closure, single pink peach plastic button at proper left waistband. Stamped, E-F: Pair of ballet slippers in violet cotton twill; upper edged in violet bias tape; violet rope bow center front vamp; off-white cotton canvas inner; off-white leather sole. Labels, A-D: claire mccardell clothes / by townley. Stamp, E-F: Russian Ballet / by Capezio / Boston Chicago / Los Angeles Hollywood. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" presented at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in honor of the department store's 75th anniversary.
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