Advance 6957; ca. 1955; Girls' Dress. Big collar dress with gathered four-gore skirt. Dart fitted bodice - zipper closing part way down center front. Pockets in side seams. (View 1) Contrast collar and bib, cut double. Puff sleeves with bound edge. Ribbon tie or purchased novelty tie, self belt. (View 2) In one fabric. Collar edged with braid, worn without bib. Short sleeves with turned up cuffs. Cut for plaid or stripe. Purchased belt. Suggested Fabrics: Linen, cotton, corduroy, silk or synthetic, taffeta, faille, dress wools or synthetics, contrast.