Fabric Used:Autumn Red Polyester/Rayon/Spandex Ponte Knit Pattern alte.....more Lagolden2 rates it for All sewists a The fit is the real drawcard for the dress
Color also matters, with black shoes considered more elevated than brown, again based on the old British no brown in town rule
Milford-Cottam writes, Foreign textiles such as Japanese and Chinese silks and Middle Eastern embroideries were admired for their aesthetic qualities and beautiful colouring, which offered an alternative to the early 1900s predilection for muted tints and soft, faded effects. (30) Aesthetic dress was primarily worn at home, but some women did find a way to incorporate it into their everyday wear
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