Stays were considered more respectable than jumps, as described in an anonymous aphorism dating to 1762: "Now a shape in neat stays, now a slattern in jumps." [12] This phrase continued to be referenced through the end of the 19th century, although the term "stays" largely fell out of fashion
Traditional Dress in Modern Vietnamese Life Despite the growing influence of global fashion trends, traditional Vietnamese clothing remains an essential part of contemporary life, not only as a nostalgic cultural emblem but also as a style being revived with renewed relevance and flair
Model is approximately 5'9" for length reference
This is a textbook example of a dress thats trying do way too much, from the fringe to the beading to the high neck, open back and inexplicable belt
With such a classic gown, you dont need to add a whole heap of laces, trims and other embellishments
Outfit Idea: Wear this dress to work with a blazer