High waisted dress, with three section gathered skirt, may be sleeveless or have elbow length set-in sleeves. Dress has center back zipper and sleeveless bodice is lined. Dress with sleeves has gathered lace edging included in bias neck binding and in sleeve facing seams. Neck, armholes and lower edge of sleeveless dress may be trimmed with venise medallions. Other sleeveless version has corded piping neck in neck and armhole lining seams, flat lace edging applied on bodice and skirt, back tie belt in bodice side seams. Other versions have tie belts around entire waist seam, tied in bow at front.