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26th August 2007
After 1900, women's hats underwent a period of design known as "Edwardian," which accompanied the latest fashions of long skirts that fell to the feet of wearers. Just as the dresses flowed to the floor, hats of the time also aimed to swoop and encompass ...
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22nd August 2007
Throughout the years, women's fashion and design has always been influenced by history, politics, and location. A woman's status and station in society also affected the types of clothing choices deemed acceptable or expected of her. When taking a look at...
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20th August 2007
Women's clothing choices have been influenced throughout history for a variety of reasons. In some cases, of course, the factors are obvious, such as for warmth or protection. However, other more subtle factors also come into play. Some of these are discu...
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15th August 2007
When it comes to putting on the finishing touches of an outfit, many women rely on hats as unique additions to their wardrobe. Hats come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, allowing a woman to completely match her outfits, make a statement, or express her i...
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13th August 2007
Throughout history, a variety of outside influences and internal preferences have motivated women across the globe concerning their choices in clothing. While obvious factors, such as protection and warmth are some of the reasons why a woman puts on the a...
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09th August 2007
When making a dazzling first impression, the color of your clothes is an important aspect to consider regarding your overall appearance. Color has the power to capture the attention of people in a crowded room and send subliminal messages when you least e...
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06th August 2007
The hot summer sun has become more of a danger as years go by and more research is done. We already know that too much exposure to the rays of the sun can cause skin cancer in some. Using sunscreen has been one popular form of protecting your skin and we...
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02nd August 2007
There are those that choose to wear hats and those that would not be seen in one ever. If you are the type that likes to match hats to your outfits know that there is a hat for every outfit that you choose to wear. No matter the occasion, a hat is out th...
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30th July 2007
Much like the dress the skirt has come and gone out of fashion. Previous to the sixties, skirts were either short and showy or long and conservative. In recent years there have been a few additions to those two. Skirts provide freedom from pants for many ...
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26th July 2007
With the women's liberation movement many things changed. One of those changes was dresses and skirts. Women no longer wanted to feel bound by the dresses and skirts that they wore; nor did they want to have to wear the undergarments that would suck them ...
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25th July 2007
In today's fashion world shoes have to be more versatile than ever. Unless you stay home all the time, it's likely that you have to wear shoes of some sort every day. The designers of the fashion world have responded with shoes for every occasion; even fo...
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24th July 2007
Capri pants, better known as Pedal Pushers by the older generation, have been a hit in the last few years. Many women look forward to the warmer weather so that they can bring out those Capri pants again. In the way that short shorts have been such a hit ...
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23rd July 2007
A Brief History of Hats
At its simplest, a hat is any garment worn on the head, whether for practical purposes or for protection from sun, weather, or cold. Hats have been used in many ways throughout history. They have been ornamental, used to deno...
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11th July 2007
Hat design is a lot more complicated than it looks. It requires three dimensional process, more like building a sculpture than most fashion design. When designing a hat for mass production, it's common to make a pre-production sample. This proto-hat ca...
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01st July 2007
While the hat is a familiar article of apparel, most of us don't know how they're made. The construction of a hat depends on what kind of hat it is. For instance, some hats are made as a generic blank, then blocked into shape with heat and steam. Other...
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