MdM - Robe a la Polonaise - Stripes Yellow
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The robe à la polonaise as worn in France and England in the late eighteenth century was a substantially different style from other fashionable gowns of the period, and was remarkably popular in its own right.
In addition to the looped-up overskirt, the polonaise was distinguished by the robe cut without waist seam and inverted `V’ front opening. It was probably derived from the Polish robe called `kontusz,’ as well as the looped-up skirts of the robe à la française.
Contemporaries regarded it as a more `natural’ style of dress in line with the Enlightenment, and it was thought to be most appropriate for wear by middle- and upper-class women of young to middle age. The style featured revivals in the 1790s and late nineteenth century.
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I bought this gown almost two years ago and had despaired of ever wearing it. I could not find shoes! I ran about my farm estate in bare feet. lol But now it is all changed. I saw another review that gave only one star because she said her legs came through at the back, etc. But that is not the fault of the gowns. One needs a proper AO. I suggest Tuty's AO for gowns, or a kimono AO. And there are many 18th-century shoe choices now, especially for the new kitten heel height, which is perfect. The rest of SL simply had to catch up with the genius design skills of MdM! I have two gowns now, and am saving my francs for more! The attention to detail is amazing. Try the demos and you'll see!
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