An Unusual Dress

[Skutatos]

I came across this photo from the National Archives Flickr website. The lady on the right is wearing something I have not seen before and I was wondering if someone could tell me something about it:




From here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnatio...7624253243540/

[Hank Trent]

Re: An Unusual Dress

Swiss waist

http://www.thegracefullady.com/civilwargowns/cdvs_swisswaistcorselette.htm

Hank Trent
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[crabby]

Re: An Unusual Dress

She is a very fashionable young lady, wearing a sheer blouse with a "swiss body" (the dark part). You can just make out the low neck of the lining or chemise under the blouse.

[Skutatos]

Re: An Unusual Dress

Thank you for identifying that for me.