In Fashion in Costume, 1200-2000 (2000) Joan Nunn discusses the changes in fabric and color during this time: Throughout the period light colours were fairly general for evening wear and were considered more suitable for young ladies, as were cottons like muslin or tarlatan, but by the 1860s cotton had lost ground as a high-fashion fabric, and silk, satin, taffeta, faille, moir, silk poplin from Ireland, and velvet for more mature ladies, were used for formal dresses. (166-67) Red was a relatively common color at this time among the elite due to its richness, especially when created through the new aniline (synthetic) dyes that evoked novelty and opulence
A general rule of thumb for casual cocktail attire is that it cannot be skimpy, transparent, too short, or too long
Details A-line silhouette Thin spaghetti straps Above the knee length Straight neckline, both in the front and the back Color Sage Green Fabric Made from a premium European linen This garment is made to order and ships in 2 weeks
To keep your gown looking its best, we recommend spot dry cleaning only
It keeps the same polished feeling as your favorite work pieces while making warm commutes, client lunches, and long office days noticeably easier
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