The material used is Vicuna cloth, the foundation of the embroidered band is white Indian cashmere. For ordinary wear mohair braid is used for ornamenting these bands, but for dressy occasions they are embroidered with color. The sequins are mother-of-pearl, and they overlap each other. The jacket fastens at the side upon the waistcoat. A perforated line on this waistcoat (see diagram), shows where the jacket is to fasten; an inside flap, with button holes, is added to the inside of the jacket, buttons being sewn to the waistcoat. The top of the waistcoat is square, and the widest part of the collar is the front; it is sewn so as to meet the waistcoat.

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