Perhaps this is the dress some of us should have worn over the holidays and to parties to eat less. Or, from another viewpoint, the caption includes "Who'd not starve to lead the fashion?" Below is a 1786 fashion plate with only slightly less puff.
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Monday, January 12, 2015
The Dress Diet ... Georgian style
Perhaps this is the dress some of us should have worn over the holidays and to parties to eat less. Or, from another viewpoint, the caption includes "Who'd not starve to lead the fashion?" Below is a 1786 fashion plate with only slightly less puff.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Fall Fashion Trend - leaves
Not any fallen leaves, but maple, beech, willow oak, hickory and aspen were worn by Americans "... in Europe, formed into wreaths for the hair, or trimmings for ball-dresses, and the effect was considered beautiful." ...
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