Interesting Use of Trimming
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raino"Often a costume is built around an attractive bit of trimming. In an era of richness, lovely colour embroidery, jewels, and sequins become important.
See the lovely simple dress in two shades of spun pure silk, falling in graceful folds from a sequin-spattered waistline. Another very successful evening gown of slim black had enormous ostrich feathers outlined in crystal beads. One plume swirled up one side of the bodice, while the other plume swirled down on the other hip to form a gracefyl asymmetrical line."
"A simple costume requires excellent workmanship and fine fabric. There can be no skimping of cost on tailored garments. They are frequently among the most expensive costumes in a smart woman's wardrobe but, because they do not go out of style quickly, the are considered an economy.
Since many women fear the severity of a strictly tailored suit, there is demand for a softer type called a "dressmaker-detailed" suit. While this suit is simple in line, it is tailored more softly and often has some shirrings to control this fullness in the upper part or has contrasting appliqués of other fabric. "
Fashion Design, 1948
See the lovely simple dress in two shades of spun pure silk, falling in graceful folds from a sequin-spattered waistline. Another very successful evening gown of slim black had enormous ostrich feathers outlined in crystal beads. One plume swirled up one side of the bodice, while the other plume swirled down on the other hip to form a gracefyl asymmetrical line."
"A simple costume requires excellent workmanship and fine fabric. There can be no skimping of cost on tailored garments. They are frequently among the most expensive costumes in a smart woman's wardrobe but, because they do not go out of style quickly, the are considered an economy.
Since many women fear the severity of a strictly tailored suit, there is demand for a softer type called a "dressmaker-detailed" suit. While this suit is simple in line, it is tailored more softly and often has some shirrings to control this fullness in the upper part or has contrasting appliqués of other fabric. "
Fashion Design, 1948
