This maternity dress was constructed from a rare 1942 Vogue pattern from my personal collection, to illustrate and test the evolution of expansion techniques used in mid-twentieth-century maternity clothing.

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It features a separate bodice and skirt.  The bodice has "let-out" tucks that can be picked out if necessary.  The skirt features adjustable suspender straps and a cut-out for the baby bump to allow it to maintain a slim silhouette through the legs.