The end of the Federal or Empire period marked the end of the columnar, Grecian influenced style in women’s dress. Skirts expanded to a full bell shape and waistlines narrowed. One of the distinctive features of this period is the wide sloping shoulder silhouette. The pelerine (a small cape worn over the shoulders) accented this … Continue reading
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