New to this fashion, so -
Is there a trick to going out for tea/ lunch/ food and not getting dirty? Do you just use a lot of napkins, or remove cuffs/neckwear while eating, or something?
Thanks, hope you have a wonderful day
Hi thanks for reaching out! This is a really fun question to think about.
It's a bit of a mixture.
All rings, bracelets, wristcuffs, I usually take off. Necklaces usually aren't as much of a hazard for me personally, but if they're long and have a lot of dangling parts I could see it being a potential problem.
Rectangle headdresses that have the ribbon I tie back to keep the strings out of the way, if it's really a problem I'll take it off for the eating portion and pop it back on once we're done.
When planning a coord, things to consider:
-The material/color: I've gotten tea on my white colorway of Sweet Rabbits Bustle, but because it is a polyester fabric it was much easier to remove, just threw it in the wash and the color came right out.
In general, if you get something on your dress, immediate treatment is the best course of action - once you get home, the next day, just don't let it sit on the dress for too long or the discoloration could prove more difficult to remove. Cleaning also doesn't have to be so scary! This recent video by Dodo the Extinct follows her journey in recovering a damaged piece :)
I'd be a little more nervous wearing white cotton, but I have done it before (right image BTSSB's Cherry Ribbon Print), I just tuck a napkin into the top of the dress and have a napkin on my lap as well.
-Sleeves! This one always gets me, and it's up to personal preference. Flowy or hime style sleeves that drape, even short length ones, can sometimes become a nuisance when eating. Reaching across for tea or to get a condiment can create a dangerous situation if they get caught on something
As for Actually Eating - I try to scoot in as close to the table as I feel comfortable, and tend to eat over the plate, if it's an afternoon tea and they have little tiny serving plates and I'm eating something like a scone which can crumble, I'll hold the plate in one hand and the scone in the other
Little track pad MS Paint drawing/diagram, with tea parties I find it easier to take a few bites over the small plate to engage in the conversation a bit more.
Does anyone else have any other suggestions for things to keep in mind?
Thanks for asking and I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
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The production studio at "Baby, the Stars Shine Bright" featured in an episode of Tokyo Fashion Express. Their designs typically require up to 50 sewing patterns, which is about 5 times as many as the average dress. Detailed notes on measurements and specifications are written for the sewing factory.
The sewing factory is in Ibaraki prefecture. For more than 20 years they've been sewing clothes exclusively for BTSSB. 17 people work there, most of them being veterans age 60 or over. Due to the complexity they work in teams for ironing, sewing lace and ribbons, as well as completing gathers and frills.
The manager of the factory, Sumiko Watahiki, says in an interview:
"There's tons of gather, lace, and layering, which requires a lot of sewing. At first, I doubted I could do it! It was that hard. (But) I'm always impressed with the adorable designs when I see the finished products or while I work."
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