episode_0072

Both corsets and girdles serve the purpose of making the waistline look beautiful.

But why did they become distinguished from each other?

The reason is that the ultimate goals of wearing them are slightly different.

Generally, corsets focus on covering the waist area, or even the chest in a broader sense, to show off a slim waist and a beautiful upper body.

However, girdles cover the waist along with the hips and upper thighs, focusing on beautifully refining the curve that connects the waist to the hips.

Furthermore, the direction has changed from simply making the waist look slimmer to creating a natural S-shaped line, which is why the two garments are distinguished.

Therefore, it can be said that it is better to make the new clothes in a way that can create synergy with the girdle.

If so, what was the reason that girdles were able to push out corsets in the previous life, before they became a commoner to pantyhose?

This is because there was a change in the skirt line.

Passing through the 19th century and entering the 20th century, the skirts and dresses worn by women began to narrow, and this went to the extreme, becoming so narrow that it interfered with walking, like hobble skirts.

Of course, hobble skirts were too extreme and quickly disappeared, but the influence on that line remained to the end, and it is resurrected every now and then under names such as H-line, sheath, and pencil skirts.

Anyway, in line with the trend of narrowing skirt hems, there are a few more skirt lines that were created besides hobble skirts and sheath lines.

One of them is the mermaid line.

Many people will have heard of mermaid lines or dresses even if they are not interested in clothes.

This is because it is one of the staple silhouettes often used in wedding dresses.

That’s why many people know exactly what kind of dress it is as soon as they hear it.

Of course, in the previous life.

Not applicable here.

The big feature of this line is the skirt hem that sticks tightly to the thighs and flares out near the knees, so it is a phantom species that can never be seen here, where the skirt is flared out from the waist.

The advantage of the mermaid line is that it is pretty.

Because it is tailored to fit the body from the chest to the thighs, it reveals the person’s physical characteristics without exaggeration, and gives off a sexy and sophisticated atmosphere.

This also acts as a disadvantage, as few people can pull it off because it fits the body.

It is difficult for anyone to pull it off unless they are very confident in their figure and beauty, and movement is restricted due to the narrow skirt hem.

And this is a problem because of the social atmosphere.

The skirt hem is narrow, so you can’t wear a petticoat inside.

Even in the previous life, they wore strings or adhesive underwear instead of just panties because the line of underwear was revealed, so there’s no way they could wear clothes that directly affect the line, like petticoats.

But not wearing a petticoat here is like declaring no panties.

Even in modern times, where things are much more open if it’s not nude, wearing a dress without panties is treated as a minor gossip topic, but without underwear here?

Would there be a brave person who could do that?

“Hmm… ambiguous…”

They say there is no reason, but there is emotion.

In this case, I put the judgment aside and start sketching the silhouette while scribbling with a pencil.

The chest is cut a little deep, the body follows the figure to the knees, the skirt hem flares out below the knees, the upper part of the thighs is finished a little thicker by adding fabric, and the bottom is not added with fabric so that it is subtly see-through…

“Oh…”

Another see-through.

Is it really a taste imprinted in the genes?

But it’s pretty, so it’s right to include this.

If there are not too many decorations, it will be bland, so add lace along the neckline, and add sewing lines that run parallel from the chest to the skirt hem.

With evening gloves and a fur stole as a set, it gives an elegant feeling even with few decorations, and since it’s almost autumn, I’ll also prepare a piece of clothing to cover the shoulders.

It’s really pretty.

This is a dress.

Seeing a real dress after seeing fake dresses like parasols makes me feel comfortable.

After unanimously passing the judges in my mind, I slightly raised my head to look at the employees working because I wanted to hear their comments.

“Hmm~”

Exclude commoners and demi-human employees because they have no chance to go to banquets, and Duke Herbert is just disqualified.

This outfit is Duke Herbert’s taste, so he will definitely say it’s good.

Duchess Fannie…

“Marie, can you take a picture of this with your toenails?”

“Yes! Like this?”

“That’s right, like that.”

She looks very busy, so not now.

I should ask her when she’s resting later.

Then there’s only one person left.

“Elizabeth.”

I called Duchess Elizabeth, who had roughly finished her work and was helping Duke Herbert, and gestured for her to come closer.

The duchess glanced at me, left a few words to the duke, and approached with a pleasant stride.

“Is there anything I can help you with?”

“Yes, there’s something I want to ask.”

I turned the paper 180 degrees towards the duchess and pointed at it with my finger.

The duchess, looking down at the sketch, raised one eyebrow and said.

“A dress? Is it based on a mermaid?”

“Oh… you recognized it right away?”

“I noticed it because the skirt hem is similar to the tail of a fish.”

“That’s right, it’s a mermaid dress, and I designed it for the purpose of wearing it with a girdle.”

“The silhouette is so aggressive that it can be called nude, and it’s scary to challenge it with mediocre confidence. Were you stimulated by His Majesty’s words?”

I gave a weak smile and nodded.

“That’s right… I felt a sense of crisis rising up.”

How can I not be stimulated when he says it’s already boring without even trying anything?

If the Emperor’s interest fades away like this, I’ll just end up as a crazy person.

I still have a mountain of days to live, so I can’t end it like that.

“It’s as bold as it is elegant, so it seems important to choose the color well. Do you have anything in mind?”

“White, it has to be white.”

“White… is the design complete?”

“It’s going to be completed by October, so it won’t change much from here.”

“The stole must be to hide the lack of decoration, and the material will definitely be silk, right?”

“Yes.”

“Hmm…”

The duchess let out a small groan and stared intently at the picture.

“Not many people will be able to wear it, right?”

“Yes, I made it that way on purpose.”

If you want to change the fashion of clothes, you have to stimulate the feeling of ‘Can’t you wear something like this?’ or ‘Don’t you want to wear it too?’

That’s how they pay attention to new things instead of what they used to wear, and try to challenge themselves.

But the new dress can only be worn by women who are confident in their fair skin?

I made it that way because I thought I could get an interesting reaction if I scratched it well.

Because it has to be pretty while attracting the Emperor’s dopamine.

“So, do you think it can be worn at a formal event?”

“……”

The duchess crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes.

And after a moment of thought, the duchess opened her mouth and spoke carefully.

“Except for a few exceptions… it’s possible.”

“Exceptions?”

“Weddings, inaugurations, and mandatory holiday events.”

“Ah.”

So it’s okay as long as it’s not a solemn atmosphere.

“It’s more relaxed than I thought? Then there’s no problem wearing it on National Foundation Day, right?”

“Well… officially.”

“Then isn’t it okay?”

“Do you know that it’s okay to show a woman’s legs under the Imperial Law?”

“Ah, I understand.”

It’s the same problem as whether you can go outside wearing only tights or not.

Then there’s no problem wearing it.

“Then I don’t care.”

If there is no legal problem, then it is enough not to offend the Emperor’s displeasure.

I smiled contentedly and spun the paper around.

The design is almost confirmed as is, and all that’s left is to decide who to dress it on.

It’s simple, but it’s the biggest headache.

Is there anyone brave enough to wear this outfit that only follows the law but doesn’t follow social consensus?

Katerina, Emily…

Both are ambiguous.

They would look good in the clothes, but they can’t participate in the upcoming banquets, so it’s not worth dressing them up.

“Hmm…”

“Is there anyone you want to dress it on?”

As I was thinking about the model, Duchess Elizabeth asked me a question.

I immediately shook my head.

“Not yet, I’ll take applications after I refine it a little more…”

“Then I’ll wear it.”

“I was thinking… wait, what, what did you say?”

I was so surprised that I stuttered and asked back.

“I’ll wear it.”

“……”

Why suddenly?

What reason would someone who has been hiding their identity and not even appearing at events suddenly be interested in a dress?

“Just in case, I’m telling you that this will be revealed at the National Foundation Day event.”

“I know.”

I frowned at Duchess Elizabeth, who nodded nonchalantly, and looked around to see if there were any employees nearby, then lowered my voice and said.

“Why are you doing this when you know? You’re officially a commoner.”

“That’s been the case so far.”

I treat Elizabeth like a noble because she doesn’t try to hide it, but officially she is a commoner.

She hasn’t even revealed her surname to us.

So, as I pointed that out and showed my reluctance, the duchess nodded and raised one corner of her mouth.

“But now the situation has changed.”

“What?”

“Now there’s no reason to hide.”

The duchess smiled triumphantly and met my eyes.

And the duchess, who had unfolded her arms and placed her hands on her waist, said in a confident voice.

“I’ll show off your clothes widely from the best place, in the best way, so don’t hesitate and give them to me.”

“……”