Garish polyester fabrics, ageing style tropes and the fact that spending so much money on an outfit designed to be worn once is not only unsustainable but also a very poor return for your cash, means the category is ripe for reinvention
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about my outfit: long blouse (tucked in) and skirt - thrifted / patent leather wedge - MKNY / pearl accessory necklace - gifted by boss / sunglasses - SM Naga City
Of course, home-made garments right up to the present often have no seam finishings so again this is not a foolproof rule, but if you find a garment with a brand label and pinked seams, its quite likely to be earlier than 1970s
And as youre gearing up for what the new season will bring, youre likely in the process of prepping your wardrobe accordingly, perhaps even scouring the internet to see what up-and-coming pieces are worth adding to your wardrobe
Side cutouts that lead to the open back