Simplicity 8953; ©1988; Misses' Dress: Dress with handkerchief hemline has dropped waistline seam, narrow shoulder straps, hip-band and back zipper. V. 1 has double skirt and tucked hip-band. V. 2 has gathered hip-band. When dress is made of sheer fabrics V. 1 skirt is four thicknesses and V. 2 skirt is three thicknesses.