Simplicity 1009; ©1944; Women's Dress. The dress, styled with a flattering heart-shaped neckline, features gathers at the shoulder front and at the lower edge of the waist. The slim skirt is seamed down the center front and back. In Style I, purchased ruffling edges the bow-trimmed neck and short sleeves. In Style II, net bands outline the neck, which is smartly trimmed with bias bows at either side. The sleeves are long.