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Finishing off the look, the dress was accessorised with a shoulder-length hand-pleated bubble bow, topped with a satin bow
However, A lady should never receive her morning callers in a wrapper, unless they call at an unusually early hour, or some unexpected demand upon her time makes it impossible to change her dress after breakfast. The Ladies Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness , pg 28 (1872) When you dress to receive visitors, you are expected to wear something nice, with a high neckline, long sleeves, very little jewelry, and
Ensure the knot is symmetrical and sits snug against the collar for a polished finish
Initially used for modesty to cover the neck and chest, it later became a decorative accent