In 1870s the Cuirass Bodice, a piece of armour that covers the torso and functions like a corset, was invented
Thicker fabrics, billowing sleeves and higher necklines will all balance out bare legs, and there are always good old tights should you need more layering
That means your upscale timepiece has to pull a lot of sartorial weight, whether youre heading to the office, a wedding, or a fancy dinner
Maimonides, Mishne Torah (Hilkhot Avodat Kokhavim 11:1) 1 2 3 Questions & Responsa of Rabbi Joseph Colon, responsum # 88 Yoreh De'ah 178:1 Igrot Moshe (Epistles of Moshe), Yoreh De'ah I, responsum # 81 Further reading [edit] Rubens, Alfred, (1973) A History of Jewish Costume