Jacques Doucet (French, 1853–1929). Evening coat, fall/winter 1902. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Robert G. Olmste
A military lolita outfit. I am a sucker for cravats, bows, neckscarves, ties, and the like, so this really makes me happy. I also enjoy the waistcoat as well. This add the neat, often straight, lines and other militaristic extras to the cute, modest,