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The gigot sleeves, high collar, use of black vertically-striped silk, addition of rosettes of silk and other embellishments (in this case lace), and the use of black as a fashion color all support the thesis that this gown was extremely fashionable

Yes, the body is lined for greater comfort and coverage

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A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion: The Renaissance (1450-1650)

At the other end of the spectrum, Miu Mius subverted librarians dipped a toe into the trend via nerdy cardigans and gauzy co-ords, while at Matches' Raey, boyish, boxy silhouettes are cut from skin-baring silk and dressed down for daytime