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Power Dressing

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"Power dress" this came in existence during and after World War I, when women had to work for a living and some wanted to start a new life after losing so much in the war. They wanted a life for themselves; independence and power were their new cravings. Their lifestyle was changing, they   were slowly entering previously all-men environments. The roots of power dressing can be found in the  Chanel  suit of the 1920s. The Chanel suit was composed by a tight skirt and by a wool, collarless button-up jacket, usually with braid trim, metallic buttons and fitted sleeves.  This suit encouraged women to try to reach their professional goals giving them comfort and mobility to fit with their independent and active lifestyles. According to the costume historian Harold Koda,   the Chanel suit allowed women of the time to de-sex their feminine look and to have a more masculine appearance in order to be accepted as equals in the professional sphere. Now I d...

Cubical

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This post is for the cubical life livers. Yes, some may hate those four walls but some love their jobs, their position & would never want to lose that at any cost! We want to talk about that kinda people!   Summer’s almost over, and we want new Autumn/Monsoon wardrobe. So here are the 2 essentials : ·          A Faux Fur coat (for that office date, presentation, client meetings, board meetings) ·          And a super comfy Coat/Jacket outfit (for looking in good mood even if you aren’t, or meeting your friends after work) Fashionistas here’s the illustration of the week! This post won't have the remarks picture, because.. obviously! Fur details on tweed coat Twill fabric coat for that breezy weather! Details I loved those flapper girls of 1920s, see why By earning the right to vote in 1920 women made their biggest step in being accepted as equal members o...