My vintage blouse has a bittersweet provenance because I had to sever it from a Victorian bridal gown to save it: exquisite old lace overhangs the famous V formed by (slightly shredded) satin. The Victorians’ prudish reputation isn’t wholy deserved; this top’s back is completely sheer (here I wore it over a cotton ruffled frock the exact ecru of my blouse)… Fashionshesays.com.