Special occasion dresses are lined and underlined. Close-fitting bodice has slightly raised waist, deep V-neck front, invisible back zipper and overlay pieces that are tied at the shoulders and baby hemmed (wrong side will show), thread loops hold in place. Full skirt, gathered at waist, has side seam pockets and length variations. Petticoat has grosgrain ribbon waistband, hook and eye closures, back waist opening is narrow hemmed.