40s -Simplicity Pattern No. 4240- Ladies square-necked bodice is joined to square shoulder yokes and buttons to the waistline. Applied bands make a smart border for the yoke. The gathered skirt, finished with a smooth hip yoke, joins the bodice at the natural waistline under a belt, and the applied bands may be repeated at the hipline. Make with short or longsleeves.The outer envelope is fragile, but pieces are in good condition.