BankBoston, N. A. 100 Federal Street Boston, Massachusetts 02110 August 19, 1997 Mr. Gary Klocek Controller Jones Apparel Group, Inc. 250 Rittenhouse Circle Bristol, PA 10997 Dear Gary: BankBoston, N.A. is pleased to confirm that we hold available for Jones Apparel Group, Inc., a $55,000,000 364-day uncommitted letter of credit facility to extend through July 5, 1998. The availability of borrowings under this facility is subject to (i) our usual reservation that we continue to be satisfied with the affairs of Jones Apparel Group, Inc.; (ii) the execution of documentation for this facility that is satisfactory to the Bank and (iii) any changes in government regulations or monetary policy. If the foregoing is satisfactory, please execute and return the enclosed copy of this letter. Very truly yours, BankBoston, N.A. By /s/ Nancy E. Fuller Nancy E. Fuller, Director /s/ Terese A. McLaughlin, Assistant Vice President Accepted: Jones Apparel Group, Inc. By /s/ Gary R. Klocek Date 9-10-97