Bathing Suit

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Description:

Blue, yellow, and white plaid cotton two piece bathing suit of long jumpsuit-style one piece with a matching overskirt. The underlayer (a) is composed of a jumpsuit-style one piece with a round neckline and no collar. The shoulder yoke is lightly gathered over the bustline, with a three-quarter length placket of 5 white buttons. The garment has short sleeves and a straight silhouette that ends in knee-length pants. The matching skirt (b) is gathered at the waist with an open placket at the back, closing with a single button on the waistband.