Do you know why?

[Heather D Hasman]

I have had a few vintage dresses that have an opening at the waist usually under some buttons > These dresses were clearly made this way. As in not a rip or tear? Any idea as to the purpose of this opening? The one I have now is a Lanz Original and does have a matching tie belt.

Any help would be appreciated.
Best,
Heather

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Usually so you can put them on. You find them on dresses that only have centre from buttons: shirtwaisters. If the buttons only went to the waist, it doesn't give you a large enough opening so it goes below. You don't see the opening when worn and besides, she would have a slip underneath.

 

[Heather D Hasman]

Usually so you can put them on. You find them on dresses that only have centre from buttons: shirtwaisters. If the buttons only went to the waist, it doesn't give you a large enough opening so it goes below. You don't see the opening when worn and besides, she would have a slip underneath.

That makes sense! Thanks for your reply Nicole