#still i wonder where this design idea came from...was there practical reason or soley aesthetic

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Elvis in custom silk shirts made by the IC Costume Company

#elvis #elvis presley #70s elvis #silk shirts #elvis fashion #elvis aaron presley #vegas elvis #elvis fandom #70s fashion #puffy sleeves #puffy shirt #silk blouse #tcb #i wonder where the elastic bands arround the upper arm came from. usually thats done to keep leeves in place when wearing a suit jacket #but thats not made as part of the shirts nor did elvis wear suit jackets with these #so ima say its totally aesthetic based and honestly its so pretty. it cuts his shillouette so well and gives the appearence of broader #shoulders and a thinner waist while still looking natural and flowy...not like shoulderpads of the 80s that give a boxy look #still i wonder where this design idea came from...was there practical reason or soley aesthetic #70s puffy sleeves are nothing new #but seeing them with that tier is not something i feel like i see a lot #fashion history