Two-Piece Dress with Two Skirts: Skirts have left side zipper closings. V. 1 skirt has 2 inverted pleats in front and 2 in back. V. 2 skirt has side front gathers and back kick pleat. Top has set-in sleeves, slit openings at lower ends of side seams, back button closing, top-stitching and button trim. V. 1 has 3/4 length sleeves. V. 2 sleeves are short.

 

Suggested fabrics: Cottons and blends; velveteen, cotton satin, broadcloth, poplin, pique. Linens. Silks, synthetics; silk linen, shantung, textured silks. Wools and blends; wool crepe, flannel, double knits. Additional notions required: thread, bias seam binding (optional), tailored shoulder pads (optional), five 5/8″ buttons, 7″ skirt type zipper, two 1″ buttons. 

 

c. 1960’s