Blanc, Charles, 1813-1882 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 168
154 ART IN ORNAMENT AND DRESS. great importance, because a woman displays the beauty of her figure above the waist, and if her bust have any defects, she can modify them, by deceiving the eye by the shape and accessories of her bodice. A short waist is lengthened by the bodice being trimmed with… … to a point in front and small basques behind ; or again, it can be connected with the second skirt and form a tunic without interruption, i.e. without sash or bow. On the other hand a woman can conceal her excessive thinness by opening her dress in a square, or by trimming it with an imitation of a…
Clothing and dress · Decoration and ornament · Fashion and art
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