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Nineteenth-Century Contexts 35, no

Sashes, embroidery, and flowers were more common than beads and sequins , which were very expensive

A two-piece suit is standard, but a three-piece adds an extra touch of sophistication, especially for evening affairs

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Though cocktail attire featured modest necklines, longer sleeves, and scant embellishment of daytime clothing, it became distinguished by its materials, such as in evening satins and silks, instead of gabardines and wool crepes