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The jackets for these outfits were generally small jackets without lapels, designed to be worn open so that the elaborate lace trimmed blouse could be seen. The classic jacket was velvet, but many other materials were used. This was especially the case for either summer wear or for inexpenive outfits. Black velvet jackets were especially common when worn with a tartan kilt. Jackets worn as kilt suits matching the skirt were less commonl velvet. While the lace collar and usually matching cuffs were the most prominent feature of the blouse, there was often elaborate matching trim at the front of the blouse, the placket. The velvet jacket for these Fauntleroy kilts was often black or some other dark color. Ths was not always the case. There were lighter-weight summers suits, like the one the boy here is wearing (figure 1). The jackets not made in velvet varied more widely in color. A few jackets were made in plaid to match the kilt. Such jackets were not very common. The Fauntleroy kilt suit jackets were almost usually solid color. These were different than kilt suits. Kilt suits had jackets that were designed to be worn closed with a much less elaborate blouse and the jacket matched the kilt skirt. The kilt suit jackets often had lapels. The jackets were normally plain, but some had varying detailing such as piping. Notice the boy here, He has the small cut-away jacket worn with the classic Faunteklroy suit. (figure 1).
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