Simplicity 1517; ©1945; MISSES' AND WOMEN'S ONE-PIECE DRESS: The V-necked bodice, styled with lowered armholes, is seamed down the center front and has soft gathers at the front shoulder and darts at the waistline. The skirt features a front drape which is joined at the side seams only and tie ends fasten into a knot at the center front. There are soft pleats at the center front and the skirt is seamed at either side of the center back. In Style 1, the short sleeves, cut in two pieces, has a gathered front which laps over the back. Contrasting fabric is used for sleeves and drape facing. Style 2 has long fitted sleeves.