JACQUES FATH & IRENE EVENING DRESSES, USA, LATE 1940s - EARLY 1950s

2 piece black silk moire’ strapless sheath w/ attached over-skirt extending from back over H to front W w/ rows of decorative buttons, matching fitted jacket w/ wide lapel collar & CF buttons closure, label “Jacques Fath Designs for Joseph Halpert”, jacket B 36”, L 15”, dress B 36”, W 28”, L 37”, (bodice let out center & SS, messy stitching CB W, few seam openings up to 0.5”, wear along top of bodice, 1” stressed opening right SS hem) good; 1 black silk ottoman cocktail dress w/ square neckline, nipped W & peplum overskirt, label “Irene, Exclusively for Neiman-Marcus”, B 36”, W 26”, L 38”, (most closures at left SH loose, minor iron shine at hem, label discolored) excellent.
Condition Report: Good-Excellent