Misses' Dress in Two Lengths...Young Contemporary Fashion ©1971 The top-stitched dress with skirt softly gathered to bodice above normal waistline has back zipper, low round neckline, and set-in sleeves gathered at armholes. Mini length V. 1 has long sleeves gathered to snap fastened cuffs. Maxi length V. 2 has short sleeves gathered to sleeve bands.