Formalwear

The women's fashion during the civil war is a lot different than it is today. So here are what the women's fashion was like back in the civil war time. Women word about seven layers of clothes under their dresses. The first layer is the drawers, bloomers/pantalettes (underpants) these were made of cotton or linen it would come down to the ankle or knee and an the ends it. Would have lace. The second layer would be the chemise (long undershirt), it was made out of cotton or linen it would be worn under the corset to prevent from pinching the woman and to keep it from becoming soiled by the women’s bodily oils. Also in the second layer they would wear stockings which were held up with garters (garters were bands worn around the leg). The third layer was the corset it is made of whalebone sewn into cotton so it would stay stiffened. On the front of the corset there was a hook and a eye clasp and it is laced up the back. The corset was designed to give a smooth line from the waist to the woman's chest. The fourth layer was the camisole (corset cover) it is made out of cotton. The camisole had prevented the color from getting on the corset because the corset was hard to wash. The fifth layer is the under petticoat, it was made of cotton, it was worn under the hoop skirt, to keep it from getting mud and dirt under it, and the drawers were split and if the hoop skirt would tilt it could reveal more than the woman was comfortable with revealing that's why the under petticoat was…

Figure 2 is a photo of my grandparents on my mom’s side at my grandma’s high school prom in 1958. In our interview, my grandma stated, “I wore a gown that I re-used from a wedding. We were a poor immigrant family, so it was really hard to go out and buy something new” (Giorgi, n.p.). Her dress has a sweetheart neckline with a full skirt at ballerina length. The sweetheart neckline became popular in 1940s evening wear, but was still used in the 50s. Farrell-Beck and Parsons discussion on 50s…

How to dress like a pro? Tips to look professional in office Do not go overboard Make sure that your dressing style suits the environment. Some places follow a particular dress code. This makes it easier to narrow down on your choices. In other cases, you will have to make a sound judgment based on the ambience and other factors. You may also consider the style your colleagues follow. Usually the style followed by lawyers, government officials and other such professional is formal business…

In order to satisfy Pennsylvania’s residents and offer them elegant, yet affordable formalwear for special occasion, Ralph Sarno, an Italian master suit maker, immigrated to United States and founded “Sarno’s Custom Tailor Shop” in Scranton. The company underwent several rebranding plans, until it adopted its current name “Sarno & Son Tuxedo”. One huge influence on the name and business approach was Ralph’s son, Larry, joining the business in 1960. If prior to Larry, Sarno’s Custom Tailor…

The Kit-Cat Clock over the industrial-size orange juicer in Angelo’s 24-Hour Diner read 11:48. Mass ended a little over an hour ago. Everyone else went home. Mrs. Calvino and Tony sat in their usual booth at the corner window and ate in silence. It helped that their food came faster than usual, so they could at least pretend the quiet was justified. Mrs.Calvino only ordered coffee; her usual hefty appetite had failed her for the past two weeks. Tony still ordered scrambled eggs and white…

The book Little Men by Louisa May Alcott is the third book in the Little Women series. Little Men takes place around the 1860’s and 1870’s in Plumfield, where it can be assumed is in Massachusetts. As with many books, there will be a few differences between the book and actual time period with the way people act, what they wear, and how they speak. Back in the 1860’s and 1870’s the clothing they wore was very formal. Men would wear long trench coats with high waisted pants, vests…

Eden Park or Bertoni are premium brands and expensive). This young company is growing rapidly and has the potential to expand even more. The CEO’s first goal is to increase the profit (see figure 1: Turnover). Double H showroom A showroom should not be confused with a store. A showroom is an exhibition venue and in this case and in the world of fashion industry showrooms are more for professionals (unlike automobile showrooms), shops are for the public. The brands I will present the two main…

interview or business event, 2 that are suitable to wear both winter and summer time; 1 hoodie, and 1 turtleneck shirt. Summer Shirt – I have 15, including 5 tank tops, 6 color printed, 2 white shirt, 2 for sportswear Pants – 7. 1 blue Jean, 1 red jean (I wear most of the time), 2 leggings, 2 black pants, and 1 for casual/sporty. Skirt – 6. Consider to get rid one of them if I won’t wear them at all by the end of the year. Pajamas – 5 Set, with 2 of them for winter and 3 for summer. Shorts – 4.…

The first connection between the history of America and the novel To Kill a Mockingbird is the Jim Crow laws. The Jim Crow laws were a series of laws that upheld racism and racial segregation in the 1930’s, and greatly influenced the basis of the novel. The Jim Crow laws were a way for southern and border states to keep colored persons functioning in society, but as second class citizens (Pilgrim). Pilgrim states that Jim Crow laws and standards taught white men, women, and children that they…

this belief, the Stoics also believe certain matters are out of our hands. Stoic philosopher Epictetus states “In our power are thought, impulse, will to get and will to avoid, and, in a word, everything which is our own doing. Things not in our power include the body, property, reputation, office, and, in a word, everything which is not our own doing. Things in our power are by nature free, unhindered, untrammeled; things not in our power are weak, servile, subject to hindrance, dependent on…