Ensemble
c.1855
American or European
The MET (Accession Number: 1992.31.2a–c)
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Yohji Yamamoto spring/summer 2002
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White floral court dress, 1860-1865, British.
Victoria and Albert Museum.
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"I don't know what you find so complicated.
8-12am is skirt time. I'll choose a skirt, blouse, stockings and heels for you to wear for the morning.
12-3pm is work time. You're expected to wear your usual uniform - I'll be inspecting it regularly to make sure standards are high.
3-7pm is dress time. You know we usually have guests, so I want you to look your best. I expect a full length satin ball gown with at least three large petticoats. And don't try to hide wearing flats under the skirt - you know it has to be heels. I'll be checking!
7pm-8am is night-night time. I'll be selecting your satin pyjamas or nightie depending on how good you have been. Don't forget that if you leave your room, you should wear your satin robe and heels. I want to hear where you are.
See? Easy."
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Ball Gown
Emile Pingat (Paris, France)
c.1864
The MET (Accession Number:C.I.69.33.12a–c)
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hold up actually. wait a second. i always loved this passage and even referenced it recently on here, but...
it occurred to me (a straight hair-haver) that... while this routine to brush through your hair thoroughly at night would be a good care habit for someone with straight hair, wouldn't it be a bad idea for someone with naturally curly hair to do this? wouldn't brushing her hair dry with a comb (she later puts away the comb in a box), nightly, mess up her hair?
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