They cannot tell without unravelling the drawstrings.
The form-fitting dresses or frocks of the day had no pockets, thus these small drawstring handbags were essential.
Early releases came packaged in a library-style, printed drawstring bag.
The "vamp" refers to the shoe's upper piece, measured from the platform to the drawstring; normally, longer toes call for a longer vamp.
They are generally secured by thin banding at the upper thighs and either a drawstring around the waist or an elastic waistband.
Additionally, it has a drawstring at the ankles so the pant legs do not ride up as well.
They were the first manufacturer to use elastic in the waist of pajama pants, rather than drawstrings or belts.
The drawstrings are, according to custom, either tied and cut off/tucked in or else left to dangle.
