Playsuits became popular fashion in the 1930s, allowing the wearer to comfortably transition to their bathing suit underneath at the ocean, pool, or lake. Sportswear occasions were one of the few socially acceptable times in the 1930s for a woman to wear shorts or pants. This cotton pinstripe romper plays with a nautical design. The shorts are bias cut and the back features a deep keyhole. Maker's tag faded beyond recognition.