Academic dress

Welcome everyone: parents, friends, faculty, staff, and most importantly, Class of 2017. Well today is finally the day. I’m sure you’ve been staring at that cap and gown you had sitting in your closet for a few days, anxiously waiting for today. Well, it’s here. Take a look around you. Looking at each face, our differences may be apparent. It’s true, we really are different from each other on most days. We come from different backgrounds, yet today we are more similar than ever. That’s why…

Five days. Five days is all it took to save me from myself. Five days in an anxiety ridden place. Five days separated from the stress. Five days apart from the place that I call home. As you know, I am not always the happiest of people. The world can seem like a dark place and I don’t always know why. You have helped me in so many ways, and I am more grateful than you know, but, as you have figured out, one day it all became too much. The stress, the anxiety, the depression… it was overbearing.…

me at all sides and leaves my already tiny waist, nonexistent. Elena then delicately takes my mother’s gown and slides it on over my corset fastening the back shut. I slip my feet into my silk slippers and I turn around to look in the mirror. The dress is even more beautiful than I remembered. The sophisticated bodice is made from an elegant white satin embellished with intricate, pearl encrusted lace detailing. The back of the gown is adorned with a delicate silken ribbon and the long…

differently in varying countries and regions of the world; differences range from regional climate to religious influences, with other factors in between. The topic of modesty is often directed at women, suggesting it is the duty of woman to act and dress modestly as a preventative measure for the people around her. This mindset not only questions the independence of women, but also creates a black hole of automatic victimization for women; moreover, other than skewed societal expectations,…

hats and bandeaus. The latter could be divided into categories: plain and adorned. “The plain bandeau was often worn for playing sports or with casual outfits” . Bandeaus “made of glittering fabrics” , adorned with feather, or a jewel, were worn to a more elegant ensembles. Cloche hats were much less extravagant piece of hair accessory. “They were close fitting, helmet-shaped hats that hugged the skull. They had deep rounded crowns with no brim or just a small curve at the edge” . Cloche hats…

for Halloween, carnival or any other themed party. The Wednesday Addams costume is a perfect choice for teens who want to show their dark side and. First, you need to opt for a black dress or a long t-shirt with long sleeves. Choose a pair of black shoes and black and white stockings. Other than her iconic black dress, don't forget about her signature pigtails. If you have long hair, you should begin by doing a braid on each side of the head; if you have short hair, opt for a black wig. As for…

If you're looking for the perfect sweater that provides the comfort and elegance you need , the 525 America sweater is the sweater for you . My task is to provide a detailed description and benefits of the different styles of this sweater. 1. The 525 America Women's Cotton Shaker Crew High or Low Sweater Description and Features - The sweater comes with long sleeves , a high or low hem and a ribbed crew neckline . Details Of The Product - The sweater has a shipping weight of 14.08…

“The Girl That Butt-Shuffled” To most people you meet you are just someone they met once, however every now and again people will remember you for something. Like for example we had this big singing thing at my last high school every year called “Celebration”. It’s exactly what it sounds like, the whole school sings for a few hours. There’s not even cake, it wasn’t much of a celebration by my standards. Anyway, I was fortunate enough to be chosen to lead the school in this. It was fantastic I…

Fashion in the 18th century was characterised by greater abundance, elaboration and intricacy in clothing designs as it was influenced by the trends in the Rococo period, also known as late baroque period. Fashion was greatly influenced by iconic fashion figures such as Marie Antoinette. Womens clothing retained the emphasis on a narrow, inverted conical torso achieved with bone stays, above full skirts. Hoop skirts reached their maximum size in 1750s and began to reduce in size but remained…

modern, and is influenced by technology and media. The way they influence us can affect our values, and norms as we try to fit in and not be different. The characters on Empire very much give a misleading impression of real people. The characters dress…