Twin-sets, sleeveless pullover shells with matching long-sleeve cardigans, have sashayed in and out of style for the last 50 years.  I snagged five sets for a paltry $5 to $7 each at various Goodwills and Thrift Towns.  The one shown here was brand new and is labeled "August Silk"....made of silk and cotton knit:
I cut off the sleeves from the cardigan and sewed them to the sleeveless shell.  Cut the strip with all the buttons on the cardigan and used it as trim on the round neck of the shell....
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