Coatdress Explained
A coatdress or coat dress is a woman's dress that resembles an overcoat, usually with collar, lapels and front fastenings similar to a coat, and made in spring- or autumn-weight fabrics.[1] The modern coatdress first emerged in the 1910s, with a 1915 article in Vogue assuring readers that the new garment could be worn over waistcoats or underdresses.[1] The basic coatdress was a wardrobe staple for most decades, but became particularly popular in the 1960s.[2] In the 1980s and 1990s, Diana, Princess of Wales, was a particularly high-profile wearer of coatdresses, many designed by Catherine Walker.[3] [4] The coatdress is often recommended for those wishing to project a professional look,[5] whether in the office,[6] or in the courtroom.[7]
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Notes and References
- Book: Cumming, Valerie. The dictionary of fashion history. 2010. Berg. Oxford. 9781847885340. 50. Rev., updated. Cunnington, C.W. . Cunnington, P.E..
- Book: Howell, Frances S.. History of American dress : from the 15th and 16th century through 1965. 2010. C.T. Costilow. Escondido, CA. 9781450547383. 183. Christopher Costilow.
- Book: Janaway, Alison. Diana: Her Latest Fashions. 1985. Random House. 9780517453773. David Levenson. "...she has added them to the coat-dress variety which again she popularised almost single-handedly, without waiting for the trend to develop unaided.". registration.
- Book: Modlinger, Jackie . Diana : woman of style . 1998 . Bramley . Godalming . 9781858339658.
- Book: Ramsey, Lydia . Manners That Sell: Adding the Polish That Builds Profits . 2008. Pelican Publishing . 9781455608324 . 53 .
- Book: Moore, June Hines. Social skills survival guide: a handbook for interpersonal and business etiquette. 2003. Broadman & Holman. 9780805426335.
- Book: Childress, Celia W.. Persuasive delivery in the courtroom. 1995. Lawyers Cooperative Pub.. [Rochester, N.Y.] . 9780762000265 .
