Fashions from Montgomery Ward's
1956-57 Fall and Winter Catalog
 

V-Torso for Figure Flattery. Attractive plaid printed on 80-sq. Percale, has low-torso, V-shaped front accented with Red fabric-covered button trim and all-around cord-piping. Red piping accents open-wing collar and tab-effect button opening at neckline. Set-in sleeves are front-cuffed, have red piping and button trim. Shirred skirt flows gracefully from flattering, fitted, low-torso line. Has a side seam pocket, 2-inch hem, side zipper and self-belt.

Colorful Bayadere Print. An old favorite with a new look, Oriental-influenced Bayadere print on 80-sq. Percale--the print dramatically circling the simple bodice, , the all-around shirred skirt. Bodice has a young, high, round neckline, extended sleeves. Shirred skirt flows with grace from the slender waistline. Has a back zipper to below waist, side seam pocket, 2-inch hem, self-belt.

Bold Block Plaid. Smartly styled little Dress with many-occasion-wear in mind. In sophisticated plaid, printed on washable 80-sq. Percale. Solid black circles the high, round neckline, extends down bodice front and each side of inverted skirt pleat. Solid black edges drop sleeves. Two rows of twinkling buttons trim bodice front. Has back zipper to below wait, 2-inch hem. Skirt is shirred all around from the center-front panel strip. Black plastic belt.

Rickrack Detailing. Sweet little Dress in colorful pattern printed on 80-s. Percale, so nicely detailed it belies its tiny price. Nicely fitted bodice has white Cotton Waffle Pique collar bordered with contrast rickrack. Brief sleeves have angled rickrack trim. Waistline is self-cord piped all around. Double row of rickrack forms panel-effect at skirt front; triple rows finish off skirt front at either side. Back sipper to below waist, side seam pocket, 2-in. hem"

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