Dresses in Different Time Periods

Since antiquity, women have distinguished themse *** es through their fantastic dresses—gowns with deep, luxurious dyes, intricate beading, and bewitching fabrics were symbols of beauty and refined tastes. Cleopatra, with her extravagant costumes, is seen as one of the most ravishing women in history. Women in early Greco-Roman art were depicted wearing tunics belted below the bust and this "empire" waist was later resurrected in France to symbolize the Greek ideals of democracy. The Givenchy designed black dress in the Hollywood movie Breakfast at Tiffany's is as famous as Audrey Hepburn herself. Fashion may not have stayed consistent throughout history, but gowns have enjoyed the same elevated status.

Historical and geographical traditions carry on in today's fashion. One shoulder dresses are made after the Grecian style. Simple and graceful, these dresses embody the beautiful Greek coasts and warm Mediterranean winds. Usually made with loose, light fabrics, these gowns are perfect for summer or spring events. Bodice dresses are adapted from traditional corsets, enhancing the waist while supporting the bust. Strapless options call attention to the delicacy of the collarbone and the gracefulness of the neck, which can be further enhanced with a necklace. In 1840, Queen Victoria wore a white gown to her wedding in order to show off her lace, establishing a new tradition of white wedding gowns that brides would follow around the world. Though Queen Victoria may have changed the color scheme of weddings forever, she did not chance the gown's spirit of luxury and indulgence. Since the Middle Ages, women have used the best fabric for their wedding dresses. Today's wedding gowns are made with the same extravagance, enough to make any woman feel like she's beginning a new life with style. Chinese cheong-sam, or qipao, continue the fashion of the ladies of the East. Traditionally made with silk, these dresses mold to the skin, hugging the figure tightly for a timelessly alluring look.

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Dresses from different time periods and different parts of the world all converge in our shops today, giving women more choices than ever before.

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