The Anatomy of a Mermaid Gown: Velvet, Taffeta, and 80s Glamour
When people think about 1980s fashion, they usually go straight to the obvious stuff—huge shoulder pads, loud colors, all that slightly chaotic energy. And yes, that was part of it. But if you actually look at high-end evening wear from that time, it was… different. Much more structured. Dramatic in a very intentional way. One…