Vogue American Designer 1656; 1970s; Albert Nipon - Front-wrapped dress, three inches (7.5cm) below mid-knee or evening length, with high, fitted bodice and slightly flared skirt, has front and back princess seaming, one-piece yoke, front pin tucks released slightly above waistline, front bodice bands, and pockets in side front seams. Short sleeves with pin tucks at lower edge or above-elbow length sleeves are set in slightly on shoulders. Self-tie or purchased belt holds in slight fullness at waistline. Topstitching.