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They would have a mass produced garment to pull off the rack that would then be custom fitted to the customer HARD, BAKED, & MADE TO LAST Developments in synthetic materials were significant: mousseline de soie, crepe de chine were highly popular new fabrics Excellent clothing samples from this era can be found in museums today, because they lasted longer than natural fabrics Vulcanite, a hard rubber that was invented in 1850 for use in tires, was now used for imitation jet jewelry & false teeth Celluloid, developed in the 1860s by billiard ball manufacturers led to a tough pliable semi-synthetic plastic made from wood pulp & shellac Celluloid was used to make buckles, combs, brushes, & jewelry Collars, cuffs, & dentures were made of celluloid Although it was uncomfortable, highly flammable, & melted out of shape when used, it was easy to clean & maintain Celluloid became wildly popular & heavily used in mens & womens readymade or tailor made garments Bakelite was invented to replace celluloid

Keep it casual in a soft knit A-line dress, or dress things up with printed styles like floral, stripes, and seasonal patterns

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