…stiffened to support the weight of the skirt. The skirt could therefore be made much larger and heavier. This larger overall silhouette made the individual look bigger and more important.
(Painting: 1490’s stiffened bodices)
…stiffened to support the weight of the skirt. The skirt could therefore be made much larger and heavier. This larger overall silhouette made the individual look bigger and more important.
(Painting: 1490’s stiffened bodices)