Amscan Army Abby Playsuit Fancy Dress Costume

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They could have straps like playsuits or overalls, but the halter top and button down sleeveless shirt were also good options. To go with the youthfulness of playwear, most skirts were dirndl style with large ruffles, pinafores with large pockets, or a simple A-line.

Many were designed to be worn without a blouse, although a striped or solid color T-shirt was a favorite pairing.

Top tip: mark on the wall using a pencil or place a book (or another flat object) where the top of your head meets the wall, then, measure from that point to the floor to get your height!

Buttons would sometimes extend down the front of the shorts, although these were often decorative rather than functional. The removable skirt allowed women to wear the outfit out in public like a dress, but take it off for sports or beachwear. The 1940s fitted styles are harder to find, and most likely won’t have the cute matching skirt to wrap over it (darn!There were many small pleats at the waist to create volume, which was then gathered around the legs to create a puffy bottom. Playclothes, though strictly for summertime… were one step away from bathing suits, just as demure and relentlessly perky. Take the measurement for your chest from the fullest part of the chest (usually around the nipple area).