What is mauve decade

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Women struggled to find bicycling costumes that would allow them to ride but preserve their modesty. French women wore huge Zouave knickerbockers, English women tended towards solutions with skirts.

In all cases they found covering their legs difficult. Sleeves could no longer support themselves and collapsed in They retreated to the shoulder, leaving a puff or frill at the shoulder with a close fitting sleeve to the wrist. Even day skirts lost some of their volume and shortened, as much as three to four inches off the ground. Trimming remained and became even more feminine. Petticoats featured multiple flounces. Bodices remained loose in the front but the overall silhouette was an hourglass.

Softer fabrics came into vogue, with lots of lace. Fashion emphasized the height of a lady. Dresses became fluffy and frilly, they rippled and rustled. Colors went from bright to harmonious. Trimmings were light and flimsy. Clothing outlines were soft, meant to give a willowy, slender impression. Threats of increased independence were gentled by softer fashions. England also had increased prosperity, allowing more luxury in clothes. This year was the apex of the petticoat.

Dresses were clinging and soft, emphasizing the hips and height. Hi Cathy, it is really great to hear from you — that you enjoyed the book and that you are making a Bygrave skirt! Yes — I think Alice embraced all kinds of new technologies and materials. And, I agree that the design looks great in a mauve. Dashing Tweeds is an excellent source of beautiful tweed.

They sell end-of-roll for half price on saturdays, if you can get to their central London shop. Also Woolcrest Textiles, out in east London, is also a great good spot for a huge range of cheaper wools. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.