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Most dresses included two skirts, one tunic skirt that matched the bodice that usually ended between the low hip and the knees, and one ankle-length trained underskirt

The bodice is crafted as a sheer corset with visible boning for structure and support

Working-class clothing was simpler still, with less expensive fabric and fewer layers and trimmings

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