and the missing word is? Whatsitcalled?

[BijouVintage]

Whatsitcalled? when the buttons go up the side like this, I swear it is the most basic terms that elude me when I'm trying to get things done..

 

[cactusandcattails]

I dont know what the proper term might be, but I would probably describe as "offset buttons".

 

[joules]

Offset side-buttoned bodice closure.

 

[BijouVintage]

offset it is.. thank you

 

[Vintage_Visage]

another key word would be military or unifrom style correct?

Only thing I can find is Off Centered Sorry.....

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

asymmetrical

 

[Vintage_Visage]

Mary I was looking that up when I went to modern garments from the retailers they described both coats and blouses with similar closures (and zippered) as asymmetrical and off center side closures

 

[BijouVintage]

good one