1943 Wrap Dress D40-1484 Suit the jacket in Style I

the jacket in Style I has long sleeves and is fastened with two purchased frogs

The caption written on the original reads:

1949 Two-Piece Suit Dress

1945 Dress

bi-swing pleats at back of shoulder and pleated front pockets

1943 Wrap Dress D40-1484 Suit the jacket in Style ID40 1484; 1943 Wrap Dress 13 piece pattern originally by Hollywood Pattern Co., wrap dress with short or bracelet length sleeves and diamond inset at the skirt drape. Instructions with dimensions are given to create shoulder pads, if desired although pattern pieces are not provided. 1 2" seams are given. Take a look at this blog post featuring the style with short sleeves. In her post, Jennie describes this as a beginner friendly pattern and we agree!