These fabrications own the maids market, but velvet is in a class of its own, and for the brides who choose it for their girls, you get allllll of our You ballsy brides, you
When it comes to patterns, choose whether you want a classic and minimal look (sheer stockings) , something edgy and daring (like leopard print stockings) , or something feminine and romantic (lace stockings)
There is nostalgia in it, the memory of a first camisole or the trim on an old nightdress, but for todays girlies, it asserts control rather than fragility
Units are distinguished by badges and the colours of the cap, tunic piping, vertical stripes ("welts") on the trousers, and the colour of the collar for certain cavalry regiments
Swarovski crystals, French lace, and rich textiles like silk are handcrafted to make one-of-a-kind bridal gowns
Fashion detective: Fashion, Fiction and Forensics in nineteenth century Australian fashion on Culture Victoria