The red/fitted dress is probably a scooped neck. ... in my copious free time (hahaha!) I did a class/workshop last year on the four-paneled bodice. In my angst of not being prepared enough, I decided to survey the English, Italian, Flemish/French and Italian gowns. I examined necklines, sleeves, smocks (when visible), etc.
Stop laughing at me. It's a disease and I'm compulsively looking for patterns in things.
What I noted was the Italians (and Flemish) favored the gentle scoop. Among the others I found scoops and squares. I didn't find any V-necks.
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Re: OK, you can drag me along...
Date: 2005-11-30 01:53 am (UTC)The red/fitted dress is probably a scooped neck. ... in my copious free time (hahaha!) I did a class/workshop last year on the four-paneled bodice. In my angst of not being prepared enough, I decided to survey the English, Italian, Flemish/French and Italian gowns. I examined necklines, sleeves, smocks (when visible), etc.
Stop laughing at me. It's a disease and I'm compulsively looking for patterns in things.
What I noted was the Italians (and Flemish) favored the gentle scoop. Among the others I found scoops and squares. I didn't find any V-necks.
I hope that helps.