Simplicity 2445; ©1948. Dress and 3 piece play suit. Embroidered ruffling, finished with beading and ribbon, trims the fitted bodice and gathered skirt of the dress. The tie belt fastens in a back bow. Dart fitted top, styled with a bare midriff, features ruffling and a drawstring casing at the neckline. The bloomer shorts, gathered at the upper and lower edges, join to a waistband. A dirndl skirt completes the three piece play suit. A "Mother & Daughter" fashion, for Daughter see Simplicity 2450. Featured on the cover of Simplicity Patterns catalog, May 1948