From Vogue Patterns:
Mid-calf or evening length dress with front and back straight skirt (no side seams), gathered into loose-fitting bodice, has front and back V-necklines. Short dolman-like sleeves and self tie, or purchased belt. Note: Dress has separate right and left sides each put on as a separate unit creating a front and back overlap, hook and eye closure.
Featured in Vogue Patterns January/February 1979 and in Very Easy Vogue Patterns Counter Catalog, November 1979.
Recommended Fabrics: Soft fabrics such as crepe, crepe de chine, challis, charmeuse, pongee, synthetic jersey, silk broadcloth, and fur blend jersey.
Sizes: 6-8-10-12-14-16