Fashion historian James Laver writes of Quant in Costume and Fashion: A Concise History , Rejecting the constraints of seasonal shows, she produced as many as twenty-eight collections during her early years, creating simple, practical, often mix nmatch designs which had an element of classlessness perfectly suited to the mood of the sixties (261-262)
The Summer Wedding Shoe Hierarchy Most formal to most casual: Black patent oxfords black tie only Black or dark brown oxfords dressy formal weddings Brown leather monk straps or derbies cocktail attire workhorses Brown suede loafers or chukkas semi-formal and beach formal Tan suede driving mocs or boat shoes beach casual only Belt Rules That Still Matter Match the belt to the shoes
All this was gallant to be seen And yet thou wouldst not love me Thou couldst desire no earthly thing But still thou hadst it readily Thy music still to play and sing
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An early pioneer of sheer dressing was Cher, who wore two barely-there Bob Mackie dresses at both the Met Gala in 1974 and the Oscars in 1988