Photo 2- From Coco To Leandra, A History of Man Repelling

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Jun 25, 2012 7:30 AM EDT

From Coco To Leandra, A History of Man Repelling

By Connie Wang, Illustrations by Naomi Abel, Research by Michelle King

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Queen Elizabeth I — With a taste for over-the-top jewels, exaggerated shapes, and if-you've-got-it-flaunt-it pieces, Queen Elizabeth I changed the course of both women's and men's fashion, bringing higher ruffs, decorated bodices, and wider skirts and sleeves into fashion. Her bodacious fashions were often done with strategy in mind: Powerful statesmen and nobles from other nations had to be seduced by her as well as fear her power, so her "man-repelling" ensembles were meant to repel most while attracting only those who were worthy of her attention. Talk about a statement outfit!

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