On one occasion, however, in early Attic history the Athenian ladies used the pins or clasps of their tunics for murderous assault, so that a sumptuary law was passed obliging them to alter their attire to the Ionian fashion, and they accordingly changed to the linen chiton, with the intention that they should not use any more such dangerous fastenings
The heavier silk fabric rounds out von Taubes torso, but the even gathers of her bodice, stiff line of her wide sash, and her characteristic lean, heavily suggest that she is wearing boned stays with no bust separation
This complete outfit feels rich, comfortable, and elegant for evening celebrations and formal winter events
Dressing is an art and one should at least try to be a master in ones own dressing and wardrobe planning
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