Why does this 1950's dress have button holes in the front of it?

oneinthenest

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This dress is from Mode O Day and I suspect that it is 1950's based on the garment construction (metal zipper, unfinished or pinked seams) and after finding a few example of Mode O Day labels online. I am wondering why it has 2 rows of 4 buttonholes in the bodice. I imagine there was some kind of removable panel? But I have not been able to find anything similar while hunting online. (or rather I'm not sure what keywords to use to find a similar example and I would love it if someone shared one!)

I have included photos of the whole dress, the label and a close up of the button holes.

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