The fashion world has flirted with lace and lace-edged garments throughout history but until fairly recently the decorative fabric has often been hidden in the underwear drawer or confined to white...

The sash has been cutting a bit of a dash around the waists of men and women throughout history. The term actually describes a ribbon or a band which hangs either over one shoulder or runs around the...

In the fashion world we have been coming to bows as a trimming treat to dresses and hairstyles throughout history. In fact bows have always been quite fanciful finery. In well-loved fairytales the...

The bolero jacket, originally a Spanish short coat worn by men, is now firmly established as a cover-up to complete an outfit, as well as an ideal way to keep stylishly warm when there is a nip in the...