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Shadows and shadow panels - I'm puzzled!

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Barbara Robson, Feb 14, 2021.

  1. Barbara Robson

    Barbara Robson Registered Guest

    Hi all - can some kind soul help me with an explanation?

    I have an old vintage slip with the original cardboard tag still attached that mentions having a 'shadow panel' which I assume is the bit of the bust and hem that has a chiffon panel. The blurb on the card goes on to say about 'eliminating shadow'. Can anyone explain what 'shadow' means in a fashion sense? Why is it to be avoided?

    I should know better at my age but this one has me well and truly puzzled....

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Barbara Robson, Feb 14, 2021
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  2. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

    i hadn't heard of the term before, but found this in a seller's description on etsy:
     
    The Vintage Merchant, Feb 14, 2021
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  3. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    Yes it’s usually an extra layer in front to prevent show-through
     
    Vintagiality, Feb 14, 2021
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  4. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    I haven't heard the term before, but I assumed that that was the point.
     
    Midge, Feb 14, 2021
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  5. northstarvintage

    northstarvintage Administrator Staff Member

    I've also heard them referred to as "modesty panels."
     
    northstarvintage, Feb 14, 2021
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  6. Barbara Robson

    Barbara Robson Registered Guest

    Fabulous! Thank you all so much for your kind help!
     
    Barbara Robson, Feb 14, 2021
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  7. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    Retro Ruth, Feb 14, 2021
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  8. Joyatri

    Joyatri VFG Member

    Same here, I've only heard "modesty panel" in reference to furniture.
     
    Joyatri, Feb 14, 2021
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  9. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    This is a very common term on vintage slips. I have had them from the 1930s , up to the 70s.
    Most of the time, mine have been at the seat, hips and leg area to prevent sheerness and to prevent cling.
    It also keeps the "seat" from bagging.

    I have not seen any labeled as such with the bust area.
    I will post later with some examples.
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, Feb 14, 2021
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  10. lkranieri

    lkranieri VFG Member

    I can only wish...
     
    lkranieri, Feb 14, 2021
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  11. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    LOl, well, it is supposed to work for bagging !
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, Feb 14, 2021
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  12. thevintagebungalow

    thevintagebungalow VFG Member

    I always call them modesty panels too.
     
    thevintagebungalow, Feb 14, 2021
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  13. Vinclothes

    Vinclothes Alumni +

    Do you remember a photo of young Princess Diana wearing a sheer dress through which you could see her limbs. Heavens!
    She needed your slip.
    Marian
     
    Vinclothes, Feb 14, 2021
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  14. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    I had exactly the same thought!

    I believe the photographers deliberately positioned her with the light behind her, a nasty trick. It was one of her very first press shoots.
     
    Retro Ruth, Feb 15, 2021
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  15. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    I was thinking of that too - and yes, I seem to remember that I read somewhere that the photographers did it on purpose.
     
    Midge, Feb 15, 2021
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