Is this dress somewhat A-line or more straight cut in nature
Private, formal dinners or other private, formal social functions held after retreat." Materials Jacket and Skirt: "Army blue cloth." Blouse: "White polyester and cotton broadcloth." Neck Tab: "Black polyester and cotton broadcloth." Headgear "No headgear is authorized for wear by female personnel with the Army blue mess or blue evening mess uniforms." Accessories Cummerbund: "Black, made of silk or satin material, with four or five pleats running the entire length." Footwear: "Black pumps with sheer stockings." Gloves: "White gloves may be worn for formal events." Handbag: "A black dress fabric handbag is optional." For comprehensive guidelines, refer to AR 670-1, Chapter 24: Army Blue Mess and Evening Mess UniformsFemale
Before the invention of effective bleaching techniques, white was a valued colour: it was both difficult to achieve, and hard to maintain
Dressing choices include semi-permeable films, alginate fibers, gauze, foams, hydrogels, hydrocolloids in a variety of sizes
It makes for cheaper and more mass-produced garments but also supremely uncomfortable ones