Bolero is a short, open jacket which has a curved front opening and covers the back and shoulders. They usually have sleeves. Long sleeves are common but usually they cover the top of the arms atleast. A bolero is always short in length- waist-length or above the waist. It may be made of cotton, knit, … Read more
A cloak refers to an outer garment that is hung from the shoulders, covering the upper body and ending at the hips to the floor. It may have slits for sleeves or be sleeveless; it may have a hood or not. The cloak is worn over other clothes for warmth and also as a protection … Read more
The English renaissance period (spanning the 16th and 17th centuries), a continuation of the Italian Renaissance movement (starting from the 14th century) is considered a very important time period in world history because it marked a transition from the dark ages to a modern period with growing emphasis and interest in science, art, and literature. … Read more
We cannot approach Greek costumes with the expectations of learning about ancient tailoring techniques and such technicalities. Remember that most of Greek history took place more than a thousand years even before the birth of Christ. Ancient Greek clothing cannot resemble modern tailored garments. Woven fabric was extremely valuable and garments were made by folding, … Read more
Do you have a dress in your wardrobe that you can count on to make you look and feel great whatever the occasion or time of the day or year? There is a fair chance that it is BLACK in color. You can stand out in black or fade away in it. It is a … Read more
The ‘little black dress’ is a simple, short, fully-black dress, nothing much to write home about, but the buzz and fuss it generates in the fashion world are unbelievable. It is considered a magic bullet, a solution to the most persistent question in fashion “What do I wear?” But, how do you find the best … Read more
