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2, 7) (Johnston 146, le Bourhis 95, 104)

5), were borrowed from the German Hessian soldiers, and a different, more practical style was named for British military hero, the Duke of Wellington (Davidson 232)

There are a few versions of this coverup on the internet, and it looks like this caftan is flattering on all body types (whether youre flat as a board, like me, or you have more abundance in the chest area)

Detailing was innovative, using colour and small sections of fabric to create eye-catching pleating, necklines and anything that would help to accentuate the waist

A large bust can be stabilized by wide straps, strong arms can be covered by sleeves, if requested