Gamine Style Highlights: Sharp, straight staccato Severe lines with sharp edges paired with a broken, staccato outline Short vertical lines and many short horizontal lines An overabundance of details to complement the fitted silhouette Fabric must always be crisp and hold a defined shape Short, cropped, fitted jackets with sharp edges
This psychological shift is deeply rooted in confidence
Small, iridescent sequins or pearl beads can be used to dress up a bodice with shimmer and iridescence
While its true that you get what you pay for, without the ever-elusive sale, youll be lucky to get a good dress (or a shirt
The shirtwaist dress continued into the 1980s, reflecting back on the 1940s with contrasting white collars, padded shoulders, A-line skirts and bold prints like polka dots