First, the quality of any fabric makes all the difference to whether or not it will be damaged by pins.
Second, a good valet or dresser knows how to remove pin marks by steaming, provided the fabric is good.
Third, I do believe that royal ladies have worn some reinforcing behind a garment to take the weight of any heavy brooch or star.
Fourth, I would expect a royal gentleman to have more than one morning jacket. A uniform jacket would be of good quality fabric.
--Previous Message-- : I've always been fascinated by brooches and : order wearing and since HM the Queen wears : them quite often, is there a special way of : wearing them? Won't it damage the material : of the dress etc? (with punctured holes, : tearing etc.) The same goes for Orders and : star badges, won't the constant removal of : these cause some damage to the : uniform/dress/order sash? : : I'm basing my judgement on wearing badges or : pins myself. : : For example - surly this pin will cause some : damage to the garment fabric? : : : : Or to the Order sash as it might have the : family order, back pin, or brooch attached : to it. Do they simply replace the order if : there are too many holes? : : : : : PS. Sorry for all the questions, I'm so : curious! :
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