a gender related to being, the aesthetics of, or simply relating to cat maids. this may refer to a cat(person) who is a maid, or a maid at a cat cafe.
maid is gender ambiguous / neutral
stripe in the middle serves as a homage to all maids, regardless of being a cat or not
a gender related to being, the aesthetics of, or simply relating to cat butlers. this may refer to a cat(person) who is a butler, or a butler/waiter at a cat cafe
butler is gender ambiguous / neutral
stripe in the middle serves the same purpose
the met
40s girls with braids & ribbons
Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
High four-strap shoes with cutwork, c. 1913.
Figured Iridescent Silk Day Dress
c. 1835-1840
Augusta Auctions
"a modern flapper in an old fashioned gown" by arthur kales, 1923