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Wealthy women living in the Spanish or Dutch colonies in the Americas copied the fashions that were popular from their homelands. In most varieties of formal dress codes in Western cultures, a dress of an appropriate style is mandatory for women. They are also very popular for special occasions such as proms or weddings. For such occasions they, together with blouse and skirt, remain the de facto standard attire for many girls and women. By 1920, the "new woman" was a trend that saw lighter fabrics and dresses that were easier to put on.

In Spain and Portugal, women wore stomachers while in England and France, dresses became more "naturally" shaped. Skirts were full, with regular folds and the overskirt allowed the display of an underskirt of contrasting fabric. Embroidery that reflected scientific discoveries, such as newly discovered animals and plants were popular. In the British Colonies, multi-piece dresses were also popular, though less luxurious.

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If you receive a code you are not obligated to use it, if not used then you will just receive a regular refund and the code expires. By 1910, the Edwardian look was replaced with a straighter silhouette. French designer, Paul Poiret, had a huge impact on the look of the time. Designs developed by Poiret were available in both boutiques and also in department stores. Popular dresses of the time were one-piece and included lingerie dresses which could be layered.

During the 1760s in France, hoop petticoats were reduced in size. Lighter colors and lighter fabrics were also favored. In Colonial America, women most often wore a gown and petticoat, in which the skirt of the gown opened to reveal the petticoat underneath. Women also had riding habits which consisted of the petticoat, jacket and a waistcoat.

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My dress was even ready a few days before it was promised. I would highly recommend them for any wedding dress alterations. Our team of Certified Wedding Gown Specialists are experts in the of Bridal Services. We offer cleaning, pressing, restoration, and preservation of wedding gowns (both current & vintage). Midi dress – a "midi" is used to refer to any dress or skirt that has a hem which hits at mid-calf – halfway between the knee and ankle.

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During World War II, dresses were slimmer and inspired by military uniforms. After WWII, the New Look, promoted by Christian Dior was very influential on fashion and the look of women's dresses for about a decade. Paper sewing patterns for women to sew their own dresses started to be readily available in the 1860s, when the Butterick Publishing Company began to promote them. These patterns were graded by size, which was a new innovation. To sleep, women in the American West wore floor-length dresses of white cotton with high collars displaying decoration. Navajo women further adapted the European designs, incorporating their own sense of beauty, "creating hózhó."

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This more simple style was also favored by Josephine Bonaparte, wife of Napoleon. Other popular styles during the revolution included tunic dresses and the negligée à la patriot, which featured the red, white and blue colors of the flag. Holland, as a center of textile production, was a particularly noted area of innovation in dress fashion during the 17th Century.

In Russia, metal hoopskirts were known as "malakhovs." Skirts of the 1860s were heavily decorated. Corsets became more important in dresses by the 1680s. A dress is a garment traditionally worn by women or girls consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice (or a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment).