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This pale blue creation is quite a mixture of soft and stiff fabrics layered with embroidery and braid and folds and darts and all with a little throw back to the 18th century

Stronger embellishments on the bodice or a different color combination could have enhanced the ensemble

With a more simple silhouette and an understated look, fit became paramount for the well-dressed gentleman

In the 1920s, writes Deirde Clement for Zcalo Public Square , revolutionary wardrobe changes such as the introduction of sportswear into the American wardrobe resulted in a number of other shifts, producing the loose, unencumbered style of dress worn on Vogues cover