Navy blue is a great alternative to the little black dress, and great to wear to weddings
[] The front and side steels can be bent as the wearer wishes until they conform to the lines of the body and are easy. (Talks Upon Practical Subjects, 1895) It is not a good plan to bring the waist laces round to the front, because the extra bulk of ties in front is awkward and unnecessary, and a feeling of restraint is given to the waist by the ties. (Every Womans Encyclopaedia, 1910-2) How To Put On An Edwardian Straight-Front Corset Straight-front corsets, today often called S-bend corsets, became popular in the Edwardian era
The structured corset-style bodice sculpts and flatters, while the fit-and-flare silhouette flares out beautifully
His color palette wasnt overwhelmed with obvious jewel tones or precious pastels, but it wasnt stark black or navy either
Formal enough for Royal Ascot and a church wedding, it carries the same authority as plain barathea while saying something slightly more considered