When examining an antique costume, what exactly are you viewing? A fashion plate, a painted portrait, and a vintage photograph could all be displaying clothing from the same decade, but each source will not offer the same type of evidence.…
A sleeve can impact the perceived width, height, and balance of a whole garment. While a slim sleeve will emphasize the center of the body, a wider sleeve may widen the shoulder or add bulk to the upper arm, elbow,…
When looking at a picture of a historical dress and you do not know what era it belongs to, simply take a piece of paper and cover up any part of the dress from the hips down. Do not focus…
Imagine two antique dresses sitting in front of you, no captions attached. At first glance, they might share similar details: both could be lace, trimmed, with fitted bodices and full skirts. That’s a lot of stuff to keep track of.…
