hats and laces

(Source: lowmorale, via tea-with-marie)

chocolatepot:

Reception gown (or costume), Mme Ed. E. Thomé, ca. 1880; silk

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1998.271a, b; Gift of Richard Martin

Victorian fashion always contained some kind of historicizing element, and in the 1880s fashion’s focus was on the eighteenth century.  The pleats on the back of this dress are reminiscent of the sack back of a robe à la française, as are the lacy engageants; the pleated trim is a replica of that found on many historical gowns; and the compère front, with the appearance of a buttoned waistcoat, is also an historical touch.

How did I not know about this?! It’s my two most-beloved periods in fashion history combined… I couldn’t possibly ask for more! IT’S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.

One day when I get better at sewing, I will definitely make myself one.

(via mimic-of-modes)

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’.

Great news! The Kyoto Costume Institute finally has fixed their site.

Fan and robe a la francaise, 1760s.

Sack-back gown, 1760

thehistorymuseum:

Carlo Ferranti

Robe a la francaise, 1750.

Robe, mid-18th century

defunctfashion:

Day Dress | c. 1753

I want a replica of this so badly!

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

A splendidly embroidered robe à la Française used in The Duchess.

(tumblr hates me tonight)

+800 followers! Thank you so much! <3

I’ve been thinking… but I’ve no idea so help me with this: how should I reward your loveliness?

Another illustration of the eternally fabulous Marie Antoinette.

Possibly made around 1745 and altered between 1780 and 1790.

yeoldefashion:

This amazing red and gold brocade open robe was made in Italy between 1725 and 1750. I love the red quilted petticoat.