Special Occasion

This 1940's inspired look has many elements of old Hollywood. With a plunging neckline and slit, it balances out the dramatic bell sleeves. This lush look is perfectly suited for any special occasion.

MISSES’ DRESS: Close-fitting, lined, floor length dress has pleated front bodice, raised waistline and underlined skirt with invisible zipper closure and decorative buttons, contrast yoke front, bodice back and bands. Back hemline extends to form train.

MISSES' DRESS: Close-fitting, flared dress with side front seams and darts, raised front neckline, low back with darts, waistline seam, tie, skirt with side back seams and inverted pleat, side zipper closing. A: short sleeves. B: long sleeves with snap closing. Below mid-calf length.

MISSES' DRESS: Lined, sleeveless dress has darted, fitted bodice, dropped waistline, inside belt, neckline bands, gathered skirt and side zipper. A: below mid-knee length. B: floor length.

Bridal dress. Lined, princess seamed, flared, floor length dress has underskirt (which is part of lining), fabric loops, buttons, invisible zipper closure and pleated ruffle with lace trim. Attached foundation has boning. Purchased petticoat.

Misses' and Plus Size gown with optional cummerbund or sash choose from floor length, high low hem with or without tulle petticoat. Dress has back zipper & is halter style. View C features Camo fabric. Fabrics: Lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics such as: Brocade, Crepe, Crepe Back Satin, Faille, Linen Types, Sateen, Satin, Taffeta, Shantung

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE SWEETHEART-NECKLINE GOWNS WITH FLOUNCES Close-fitting, underlined, lined dresses (fitted through hips) has princess seams, sweetheart neckline, boned/seamed foundation with hook & eye closing, skirt stays, flounces, flounce overlays, very narrow hem, and invisible back zipper. A: Overlays, self-lined yokes, three-quarter length sleeves and back button trim. B: Strapless. FABRICS: Organza, Peau de Soie, Organdy. Contrast 1: Beaded Double-Edge Scallop Lace. Contrast 2: Mesh. Underlining/Lining: Taffeta. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: A, B: 21/2 yds. (2.3 m) of Boning with Casing, 7 yds. (6.4 m) of 1" Horse Hair Braid. A: 22" (56 cm) Invisible Zipper, Thirty 3/8" (1 cm) Buttons to Cover, Seven Hooks & Eyes. B: 12" (31 cm) Invisible Zipper, Six Hooks & Eyes.

MISSES' SIDE-GATHERED, LONG SLEEVE DRESS WITH BEADED TRIM Very close-fitting, lined dress has right armhole and left side gathers, lower left side seam with slit, back-V, bateau neckline, invisible zippers at back and sleeve seams, and train. Optional: Beaded trim. For two-way stretch knits only. FABRICS: Two-way Stretch Knits: Stretch Velvet, Sequin Mesh, Rayon/Spandex. Lining: Tricot. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: One 22" (56 cm) Invisible Zipper, Two 7" (18 cm) Invisible Zipper. One Hook & Eye, 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) Stay Tape. Optional: 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) Approx. 31/2" (9 cm) Beaded Border Trim.

Misses' and plus size special occasion dress or gown with side zipper has one shoulder look with optional shoulder strap. Add flower or bow accent to shoulder strap. A is above knee length. B Mini length B and C floor length with side slit have a sheer overlay with cascading asymmetrical hem. Jessica McClintock for Simplicity.

Misses' dress in full or below knee length has V-neck surplice bodice, natural waistline and flared skirt with asymmetrical peplum suitable for sheer fabric. Leanne Marshall sewing pattern for Simplicity.

Out of Print Misses' special occasion dress in two lengths. Jessica McClintock Pattern Collection.

Lined dress, floor length, has princess seams, close-fitting bodice, raised waist, flared, back pleated skirt and back zipper and button trim. A: back extends into train, contrast sleeves and purchased lace trim.

MISSES’ BRIDAL DRESS: Lined dress, floor-length has close-fitting, boned self fabric or contrast bodice with front princess seams, raised waist, skirt front drape, flared skirt with self fabric or contrast godet, back button and loop closing. A: contrast overbodice and below-elbow sleeves. FABRICS: Dress A, B: Peau de soie, Shantung and Taffeta. Contrast A: Single-edged Scalloped Lace. Contrast B: Beaded Fabric

Bellville Sassoon Dress. Fitted, lined dress has princess seams with bow and front bra, back invisible zipper closing and neck straps. Built-in foundation with boning, hook and eye tape closing. Floor length. FABRICS: Duchess Satin, Taffeta, Silk-like Faille, Brocade and Silk Dupioni.

Vogue Bridal Dress. Fitted, bias, floor length dress has faced bodice, raised waistline and lined skirt with back zipper. B: side back and back hemline extend to form train. Also has detachable contrast train with purchased trim. FABRICS: Dress A, B: Crepe Back Satin, Charmeuse and Soft Silk-like Faille

Vogue Bridal Dress. A, B have contrast bodice, contrast sleeve, front and back darts, skirt with gathered sides, re-applied lace, front nonfunctioning loops and back zipper. A: short sleeves and purchased ribbon sash. B: long sleeves with button loop closure, train and gathered sash. FABRICS: Dress A, B: Bridal Satin, Shantung, Dupioni Silk, Peau de soie and Taffeta

Misses or Miss Petite Dress or Gown - Jessica McClintock Collection

MISSES’ LINED TOP AND SKIRT: Close-fitting, underlined and lined top has boning, princess seams, back separating zipper and strapless or sleeve variations. Machine Embroidery. Semi-fitted or very loose lined skirt, slightly flared or flared, floor length at center front, has back zipper and shaped hem. FABRICS: Peau de soie, Bridal Satin, Shantung and Taffeta. Also for Top B, Contrast C, D: Sheer Fabrics, Chiffon, Embroidered Sheers, Mesh and Allover Lace. Lining: China Silk. Underlining: Organza

MISSES’ VEIL: All have purchased combs and/or headpiece, length variations. A: purchased optional trim. A, B: blusher. C, D: circular. D: purchased ribbon. B, C, D, E: purchased flower variations. F: bow with knot.

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS AND DETACHABLE SLEEVES: Close-fitting, underlined, lined, flared, floor length evening dress with drape effect, princess seams, back zipper closing and button trim. Detachable sleeves variations.FABRICS: Dress A: Peau de soie, Charmeuse and Crepe. Detachable Sleeves B, C, D: Stretch Tulle.

MISSES' DRESS: Close-fitting, lined, princess seam dresses A, B have interfacing and boning in bodice, lapped zipper closing. A: contrast band and bow. B: contrast lace overdress with scalloped edge trim, contrast drape with purchased decorative pin and covered buttons in back. FABRICS: Dress A, B: Satin, Crepe, Peau de soie and Charmeuse. Contrast 1B: Single-edged Scalloped Lace. Underlining/Lining: Lining Fabric. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, bias, self-lined bodice/midriff, skirt front and back cut-in-one, invisible side zipper and baby narrow hem. Bodice extends into tie ends (shown tied multiple ways). Purchased petticoat. Designed for Lightweight Woven Fabrics. FABRICS: Cotton Broadcloth, Chambray, Linen, Crepe, Shantung.

MISSES' DRESS: Close fitting, lined, bias dress has front self faced drape over front bodice and back invisible zipper. B,C: Slight train. C: Purchased trim. Designed for soft to lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Faille, Crepe, Satin.

MISSES' DRESS: Lined dress has raised neckline, close-fitting, underlined bodice and under bodice, boned under bodice, underlay, pleated skirt with side front seams and back zipper.A/B,C,D Cup sizes. FABRICS: Peau De Soie, Satin. Contrast: Double Edged Scalloped Lace. Underlining/Lining: Lining Fabrics. Underlining 1: Tulle. Underlining 2: Netting.

MISSES' DRESS: Lined, underlined dress has princess seams, close-fitting bodice (contrast back), semi-fitted skirt, shaped back hemline and back button loop closing/trim. Back extends into train. A: contrast lower sleeves with button/loop closing. Note: motifs are cut from lace fabric. Designed for soft lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Satins, Crepes, Peau De Soie. Contrast 1: Re-embroidered Lace. Contrast 2: Stretch Illusion. Lining/Underlining: Crepes De Chine.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, lined, boned bodice with right front pleats, inset, pleated drapes, inside belt, semi-fitted, underlined skirt, left front pleats, lined sleeves, invisible back zipper and slit. Designed for soft lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Faille, Crepe De Chine, Taffeta, Cotton Damask. Lining/Underlining: Crepe De Chine.

MISSES' DRESS: Underlined dress has darted, bias collar, close-fitting, dropped waist bodice, front-button trim, back princess seams on skirt, shaped hemline, back longer than front, wrong side shows, and left side snap or zipper. A: button and elastic loops for back yokes and shaped sleeves, and skirt back extends into train. Very narrow hem for neckline A and hemline A, B and C. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Satin, Crepe Back Satin, 4 Ply Faille. Contrast A - Matte Tulle. Underlining - Lining Fabric.

MISSES' DRESS AND SASH: Dress has close-fitting, underlined, boned bodice, princess seams, and back zipper. A, B and C: semi-fitted skirt with princess seams and back vent. D and E: pleated skirt. C, D and E: drape. Note: diagrams shown for a variety of looks. Single-layer sash. Sash and drape have raw edge finish. B is shown with sash F. Separate pattern pieces included for A/B, C, D cup sizes. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics.

Fitted, strapless dress has fully underlined, boned, lined bodice with pleats at bust, front and back darts, and back zipper. Train has band, hooks & thread eyes and train lining. A: Border print. A, B: Belt with purchased prong buckle. FABRICS: A: Sheer Embroidered Border Prints. B, Underlining/Lining 1 A, Belt A: Peau de Soie, Crepe. Also for B: Brocade, Taffeta, Jacquard. Underlining/Lining 1 B: Lining Fabric. Underlining/Lining 2 A, B: Felt, Interfacing Fleece. Train Lining A, B: Netting. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: One 18" (46 cm) Zipper, Six Hooks & Eyes, One 1" (2.5 cm) Buckle with Prong, 23/4 yds. (2.6 m) Boning, Four Metal Eyelets, Seam Binding.