…………………..Banding a garment gave it instant definition……….It also provides a bold and pleasing contrast……..From left to right…..The bottom DB jacket has bands at the hems of the sleeves and of the jacket. It also has a contrast collar….The next single button jacket also has bands at the hems of the sleeves and jacket. This jacket also has a contrast sailor collar and working buttons down each side of the hips. It’s shown with a ribbed tank and tuxedo stripe pants……the spectator flat has a contrast “mud guard”…..The little top sketch has a contrast yoke and side panels which always made the wearer look slimmer…..”smoke and mirrors”….. The three button jacket at the extreme right has banded patch pockets, and the hems of the jacket are also banded…..The pleated skirt has banded tuxedo stripes……Even the beret has a black patent leather contrast band………..You can never go wrong with BLACK & WHITE