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  • fripperiesandfobs:

Gown
1740’s (made)
1780’s (altered)
From the V&A
oh yes.



Originally, the gown was probably a sack back, with loose box pleats at  the back to allow for maximum display of the silk pattern.   The gown  would have been open down the front, with folded-back robings and  rectangular cuffs at each elbow. The last conversion in the 1780s to the  style of that time was quite clumsily executed, suggesting that perhaps  the gown had been handed down to a maid.
(V&A Museum)

This is clumsily executed? I think it looks good but hey I’m no expert. I’d love to execute my dresses so clumsily.
By the way, send more requests my way. I don’t want this blog to turn into 18th-century-obsession-fest but I’m too lazy to think of what era to post.

    fripperiesandfobs:

    Gown

    1740’s (made)

    1780’s (altered)

    From the V&A

    oh yes.

    Originally, the gown was probably a sack back, with loose box pleats at the back to allow for maximum display of the silk pattern. The gown would have been open down the front, with folded-back robings and rectangular cuffs at each elbow. The last conversion in the 1780s to the style of that time was quite clumsily executed, suggesting that perhaps the gown had been handed down to a maid.

    (V&A Museum)

    This is clumsily executed? I think it looks good but hey I’m no expert. I’d love to execute my dresses so clumsily.

    By the way, send more requests my way. I don’t want this blog to turn into 18th-century-obsession-fest but I’m too lazy to think of what era to post.

    (via defunctfashion)


  • #18th century      #1780s      #1740s      #robe a l'anglaise      #extant      




    February 8, 2011

    2 years ago





  • omgthatdress:

Evenign dress ca. 1784-1790 via The Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Would it be absolutely ridiculous if I wore my hair like that?

    omgthatdress:

    Evenign dress ca. 1784-1790 via The Los Angeles County Museum of Art

    Would it be absolutely ridiculous if I wore my hair like that?


  • #18th century      #extant      #1780s      #evening dress      




    February 2, 2011

    2 years ago





  • Back details of a striped robe a l’anglaise used in The Duchess, c. 1780s
I seriously love the back of this dress! Great inspiration for the anglaise I’m currently working on.

    Back details of a striped robe a l’anglaise used in The Duchess, c. 1780s

    I seriously love the back of this dress! Great inspiration for the anglaise I’m currently working on.


  • #1780s      #18th century      #used in movie      #robe a l'anglaise      




    January 8, 2011

    2 years ago





  • Robe à l’anglaise, 1785
Pale blue striped silk; “compères” front; matching petticoat.
Kyoto Costume Institute

    Robe à l’anglaise, 1785

    Pale blue striped silk; “compères” front; matching petticoat.

    Kyoto Costume Institute


  • #18th century      #robe a l'anglaise      #1780s      #extant      




    January 7, 2011

    2 years ago





  • whattheywore:




Gown worn in Marie Antoinette, 1780s

Yes, reblogging myself, ain’t that crazy?
But I was looking through my archives and noticed  (gorgeous) old posts just stood there sad and note-less and decided to give them some lovin’.

    whattheywore:

    Gown worn in Marie Antoinette, 1780s

    Yes, reblogging myself, ain’t that crazy?

    But I was looking through my archives and noticed (gorgeous) old posts just stood there sad and note-less and decided to give them some lovin’.


  • #18th century      #marie antoinette      #robe a la francaise      #worn in movie      #1780s      




    January 5, 2011

    2 years ago





  • Zone front gown from The Duchess.
I’m going to Vienna this weekend and I plan to do some fabric shopping. I would really love to buy something similar to the solid-blue fabric of the bodice and underskirt. The first time I saw it I thought it was some kind of corduroy but then I read somewhere that it’s most likely silk. I am not so good at distinguishing the subtle differences between types of silk so I would really really need some help here.
What do you guys think? Please leave your answers in the ask box. THANK YOU <3

    Zone front gown from The Duchess.

    I’m going to Vienna this weekend and I plan to do some fabric shopping. I would really love to buy something similar to the solid-blue fabric of the bodice and underskirt. The first time I saw it I thought it was some kind of corduroy but then I read somewhere that it’s most likely silk. I am not so good at distinguishing the subtle differences between types of silk so I would really really need some help here.

    What do you guys think? Please leave your answers in the ask box. THANK YOU <3


  • #18th century      #used in movie      #1780s      #1790s      #zone front      #robe a l'anglaise      




    November 25, 2010

    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

Robe à l’Anglaise | c. 1780 - 1790


Hats off to the second half of the 18th century! It&#8217;s undoubtedly my favourite period. I can&#8217;t wait to finish my stays&#8230;.!

    defunctfashion:

    Robe à l’Anglaise | c. 1780 - 1790


    Hats off to the second half of the 18th century! It’s undoubtedly my favourite period. I can’t wait to finish my stays….!


  • #18th century      #1780s      #1790s      #hat      #robe a l'anglaise      #extant      




    October 25, 2010

    2 years ago





  • mantuamaker:

vintagevision:

Woman’s overdress or robe à la française with petticoatSpitalfieldBrocaded silk trimmed with lace, gauze and silk flowerscirca 1780-1785Georgian; George IIIArea of Origin: England925.18.2.AROM2008_10350_3
via images.rom.on.ca

    mantuamaker:

    vintagevision:

    Woman’s overdress or robe à la française with petticoat
    Spitalfield
    Brocaded silk trimmed with lace, gauze and silk flowers
    circa 1780-1785
    Georgian; George III
    Area of Origin: England
    925.18.2.AROM2008_10350_3

    via images.rom.on.ca


  • #18th century      #extant      #robe a la francaise      #1780s      




    August 1, 2010

    2 years ago





  • mantuamaker:

Robe à la Française (à la Polonaise)1770-1790 (looks more 70s-80s)
The Mint Museum

    mantuamaker:

    Robe à la Française (à la Polonaise)
    1770-1790 (looks more 70s-80s)

    The Mint Museum


  • #18th century      #robe a la polonaise      #extant      #1770s      #1780s      




    2 years ago





  • Robe à la Polonaise
Robe retroussée dans les poches, 1780s.
The robe retroussée dans les poches appeared when the English custom of walking in the countryside became fashionable among the French. The skirts were pulled through the slits for the pockets (hence the name) and &#8220;practically&#8221; arranged at the back. This style later developed into the robe à la Polonaise.
(Kyoto Costume Institute)

    Robe à la Polonaise

    Robe retroussée dans les poches, 1780s.

    The robe retroussée dans les poches appeared when the English custom of walking in the countryside became fashionable among the French. The skirts were pulled through the slits for the pockets (hence the name) and “practically” arranged at the back. This style later developed into the robe à la Polonaise.

    (Kyoto Costume Institute)


  • #18th century      #robe retrousse dans les poches      #1780s      #extant      




    June 30, 2010

    2 years ago





  • 1780

    1780


  • #18th century      #extant      #1780s      




    June 18, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Possibly made around 1745 and altered between 1780 and 1790.

    Possibly made around 1745 and altered between 1780 and 1790.


  • #18th century      #extant      #robe a la francaise      #sack-back gown      #1780s      




    June 13, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Princess Louise Augusta by Jens Juel, 1787
(Hope Faye doesn&#8217;t kill me :D It&#8217;s too amazing so I just couldn&#8217;t help it!)

    Princess Louise Augusta by Jens Juel, 1787

    (Hope Faye doesn’t kill me :D It’s too amazing so I just couldn’t help it!)


  • #18th century      #chemise a la reine      #1780s      #painting      




    June 7, 2010

    2 years ago





  • historicalfashion:

Miss Theresa Parker by Reynolds, 1787

    historicalfashion:

    Miss Theresa Parker by Reynolds, 1787


  • #18th century      #chemise a la reine      #painting      #1780s      




    2 years ago





  • fuckyeahvictorians:

stellar-raven:

Charlotte Corday (1860) by Paul Jacques Aime Baudry.


Oh I know the painting is a bit creepy. Her dress is absolutely wonderful though.

    fuckyeahvictorians:

    stellar-raven:

    Charlotte Corday (1860) by Paul Jacques Aime Baudry.

    Oh I know the painting is a bit creepy. Her dress is absolutely wonderful though.


  • #painting      #zone front      #18th century      #robe a l'anglaise      #1780s      




    May 23, 2010

    3 years ago





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