Wednesday Word: Vestiture

vestiture |ˈvestiCHər, -ˌCHo͝or| noun archaic clothing.ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: based on Latin vestire ‘clothe.’
Why do we keep changing the words we use for certain things. If only the spelling altered over time I'd understand. But hopping from one word to another? Why? It's so wasteful.

Vintage Monday: Victorian Dandy

I've been doing a research into men's Victorian fashion lately because of book cover designs. I uncovered a wide variety of collar and neckwear styles--they range from cravats to bow ties. Vests--I should say waistcoats since we're talking British--were commonplace among upper and lower classes alike.

I've just started writing a new story too, where bow ties feature. So I give you this fine Victorian gentleman with s bow tie and beautiful mustache.

Vintage Monday: Fancy Pants

Don't these guys look like a collection of classic Bond villains? Especially the blond one. I remember the flared trouser legs from that era, but I've forgotten the high collars.