Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with some negligible soiling under each arm and the center back slit has a few popped stitches at the top of the seam. The shell top has some light soiling along the neckline and discoloration under each arm.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though the top has some moderate soiling along the neckline both internally and externally, both sleeve hems have darkened slightly from wear, and there are a couple of small dark spots on the front left hip and center front at hip level. The center back has a couple of pulled threads at the waist level as well as a dark spot on the back right hip. There are two weave variances at the center back high hip level. The ruffles have some loose threads along the hemline. The shell top shoulder straps appear to have been adjusted, there is some light soiling under the arms, and a few hanging threads along the hem. The pants have several faint white marks along the front waist band and fly area with a larger whitened area on the front left inner leg next to the crutch cross seam and down the inseam. They appear to have been previously pressed.
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