"The Boatneck Dress is a classic vintage silhouette (...) It has a flattering wide beateu neck and a dramatic low-scooped back neckline with a full gathered skirt. The dress includes more intermediate dressmaking skills, including a lapped zipper and a set-in sleeve. The skirt is a gathered rectangle that doesn't require a pattern!" Notes taken from the book "Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses"