Garment detail 

The V-neck bodice is trimmed with a 1” wide band of shantung, fastening down the center front with bound buttonholes and green composition buttons. Mainbocher uses a mix of soft greens to emphasize contrasts in silhouette of his outer shell and underdress. The fitted underdress has a sweetheart neckline and narrow shoulder straps executed in nude marquisette. A light green lace border trims the neckline and hem, its slight color difference emphasized by an underlay of flesh-toned tulle at neck’s edge. The zipper closure on the left side is hand sewn.