Finished in a soft poly/cotton blend with side pockets (because we love a practical moment), shes the kind of dress you can truly wear everywhere and feel cute doing it
Although fashion magazines and advice books on etiquette emphasised that mourning garments should be a simplified version of the prevailing fashions, many women ignored this advice, and wore mourning that maintained all the elaborate details of high fashion, made up in materials considered suitable. Behind the veil Its this tension between respectful modesty and fabulous fashion that is at the heart of the exhibition and of mourning attire in general
Mix until combined
The lace comes predominantly from France, while crystal work and embroideries are crafted in India
Specific Fabric Suggestions: chambray, linen blends, seersucker, airflow, rayon challis, poplin, etc
Versatile and modern, these pieces move seamlessly across seasons and occasions