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Oh, and thanks for pointing out that this is actually a four gored skirt with godets at the low hip -- a very nice touch, and not one typically seen in even high-end ready-to-wear...
Why I Don't Often Post About High Fashion - A Dress A Day 2010
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Can see why they brought it back; godets are so in this year.
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It's very full with 8 godets, thus requiring a totally ridiculous amount of yardage, but it's the most comfortable/flattering thing ever.
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Can see why they brought it back; godets are so in this year.
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I could see the godets in a contrasting color or possibly even a print.
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I could see the godets in a contrasting color or possibly even a print.
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I started cutting out a skirt today that has godets…it took more than 6 yards of fabric!
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I went down … and bought a black skirt that I actually need … Do you think $10 much for a black silk skirt … with godets, plaits all, all braid … a little pattern enclosed [she drew a simple sketch]: I need it so much and could not begin to get material and have it made for that price. 16 (emphasis in original)
"Make It Yourself": Home Sewing, Gender, and Culture, 1890-1930 2006
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Some of the flamenca dresses I saw had solid color bodies with polka dot godets in the skirt -- cool and totally possible for everyday wear, don't you think?
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It would be dead easy to add godets at the hem, but for it to be an ERIN dress, I don't think it should have pleated sections - I think each one of those should be POCKETS.
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