Simplicity 2014; Copyright 1947. Misses Shorts, Midriff Top and Skirt. The front buttoning top, fitted with darts, features a low sweet heart neckline and puffed sleeves. The shorts, cut in four sections, have gathers at the front waisline and darts at the back waistline. Patch pockets enhance the dirndl skirt. Embroidered edging trims the skirt and contrasting embroidered fabric finished the sleeve.