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If you have a chance to read A Thousand Days of Magic -
Oleg Cassini's memoir of designing for Jacqueline Kennedy while she was
First Lady-the one constant you see on page after page of photographs of
Jackie in Cassini's designs - is that no matter what the occasion, she
always managed to look elegant, poised and cool - particularly in
comparison to the unfortunate women who had the dubious 'honor' of being
photographed with her. Jackie made sleeveless chic, and this ensemble is
so very much of that effortless yet sophisticated look that Jackie
perfected. In a heathered carnation pink boucle knit, the shell is
sleeveless, with a zipper closure down the back, and a leaf motif ribbon
trim running on the diagonal from the right shoulder down to the left
hip. The skirt is straight and slim with a side zipper closure, and a
button on the waistband and is fully lined. The knit has a bit of
stretch to it, but you should be very close to these measurements: Shell
measures - bust 36", waist/hip 34", shoulder 15", length 18". Skirt
waist is 24" 25", hip 36", length 23" with a 2 1/2" hem.
Made by Apollo of New York, both pieces are in excellent condition. $165
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