Decoding the Past: Understanding and Reinterpreting Old “Dress to Impress” Codes
The sepia-toned photograph whispers of a bygone era. A woman, corseted and adorned with intricate lace, gazes confidently at the camera. A gentleman, impeccably suited with a pocket watch glinting from his vest, stands beside her. What did “dressing to impress” truly mean in their world? What unspoken rules dictated their sartorial choices? This article…