Reposting an old article of mine, originally posted on Your Wardrobe Unlock'd. Please note this article references images that aren't in this repost. Introduction for Part 2 In the first half of the article, we examined the origins of the sailor suit and how Victorians adapted the style to meet a variety of wearers and occasions. The 20 th  century played even more with the idea of the sailor suit, finding even more ways it could be used.  The sailor aesthetic was still used

Reposting an old article of mine, originally posted on Your Wardrobe Unlock'd. Please note this article references images that aren't in this repost. Introduction Looking through fashion plates form the Victorian era onward, one may find the occasional outfit which sports a V neckline, a large collar or an oceanic theme. The sailor aesthetic may appear on apparel for boys, girls and even adult women. Depending on the era and type of garment, the style may fade in and out of u

Here is another repost of an article I published back in 2017. Introduction People come in different sizes, abilities and other traits. This extends to how we experience the world. What is comfortable to one person, like a radio playing, may be inadequate to another person and dreadful to a third. Finding a balance where one is getting enough input isn’t always easy. While certain conditions are known for their effects on the senses, this is a concern that impacts everyone. A

I get newsletters from Draft2Digital . I usually read the articles up top, but don't scroll all the way down. I'm happy I did this time. At the bottom are the top 10 bestsellers of different categories: fiction ebooks, nonfiction ebooks, fiction print books, and nonfiction print books. I saw a familiar cover in the fiction print bestsellers. Walk on Grey Ruins was #9 on October's list! I'm a one person operation with a low publishing output. Promotions are tough, especially

Reposting an old article of mine, originally posted on Your Wardrobe Unlock'd. The Question of Bulk No matter what era we choose, costuming requires large amounts of research. With the internet and interlibrary loans, information is plentiful, easy to access and often cheap. The mountains of data also mean that there is a lot of data to process, with some details that are hard to understand at first or third glance.   Articles and sewing diaries are popular ways to learn abou

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