Misses Extra Small to Extra Large.
In the second decade of the 20th century, a revival of 1700-1800s Directoire fashions produced loose, flowing gowns reminiscent of Classical Greek costumes. It liberated women's bodies from the punished restrained of the Victorian corsets.
The simple but elegant sewing pattern, from the 1918-1920 period, is made from just three main pattern pieces. The full dress shape is defined at the waist by a self-fabric sash that passes underneath the bib-shaped overdress in front and ties in the back. A length of decorative cord can be used instead of the sash, to suggest the wrapped waist of ancient Grecian gowns. The accessories of choice were long strands of pearls and cords with tassels or beaded pendants.
