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  • 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.

    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)


  • #19th century      #extant      #victorian      #1880s      #wedding dress      #18th century      #inspirational      #robe a la francaise      #sack back gown      #lace      #favorite gown      




    January 21, 2011

    2 years ago





  • Riding Ensemble ca. 1896

    Riding Ensemble ca. 1896


  • #19th century      #turn of the century      #sportswear      #1890s      #victorian      #extant      




    January 5, 2011

    2 years ago





  • Gown from the 1870s, Kyoto Costume Institute
I absolutely love the fabric. Just look at that killer color combo!

    Gown from the 1870s, Kyoto Costume Institute

    I absolutely love the fabric. Just look at that killer color combo!


  • #19th century      #bustle dress      #1870s      #extant      #victorian      




    December 15, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Wedding Dress by L.P. Hollander & Co.  			 1884
(Mint Museum)

    Wedding Dress
    by L.P. Hollander & Co.
    1884

    (Mint Museum)


  • #1880s      #1885 the greatest year      #19th century      #bustle dress      #extant      #wedding dress      #victorian      




    October 24, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Walking suit, 1898

    Walking suit, 1898


  • #19th century      #1890s      #extant      #victorian      




    August 23, 2010

    2 years ago





  • 
Evening dress, 1870

    Evening dress, 1870


  • #1870s      #19th century      #bustle dress      #evening gown      #extant      #victorian      




    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

Opera Gown | c. 1885
Perfection. 

Indeed! Would you mind telling me where is this housed?

    defunctfashion:

    Opera Gown | c. 1885

    Perfection. 

    Indeed! Would you mind telling me where is this housed?


  • #1880s      #1885 the greatest year      #19th century      #extant      #victorian      #bustle dress      




    August 13, 2010

    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

Afternoon Dress | c. 1865

Wow this is perfect!

    defunctfashion:

    Afternoon Dress | c. 1865

    Wow this is perfect!


  • #19th century      #1860s      #victorian      #extant      #afternoon dress      




    August 10, 2010

    2 years ago






  • #19th century      #victorian      #illustration      #hilarious      




    August 4, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Astounding dress used in The Age of Innocence which is set in the 1870s. This could also be considered a “princess line” dress.

    Astounding dress used in The Age of Innocence which is set in the 1870s. This could also be considered a “princess line” dress.


  • #1870s      #19th century      #extant      #princess line      #used in movie      #victorian      




    July 20, 2010

    2 years ago





  • The Ball by James Tissot, 1880

    The Ball by James Tissot, 1880


  • #1880s      #19th century      #lace      #painting      #princess line      #victorian      




    2 years ago





  • If it weren’t for the bustle, this wedding dress from the 1880s could be considered a “princess line” dress. Somebody requested this kind of dresses the other day but I’m actually having a hard time finding extant examples of those.

    If it weren’t for the bustle, this wedding dress from the 1880s could be considered a “princess line” dress. Somebody requested this kind of dresses the other day but I’m actually having a hard time finding extant examples of those.


  • #1880s      #19th century      #bustle dress      #extant      #lace      #princess line      #wedding dress      #victorian      




    2 years ago





  • Reception “princess line” dress made from linen, organdy and Valenciennes lace, 1880.
(Kyoto Costume Institute)

    Reception “princess line” dress made from linen, organdy and Valenciennes lace, 1880.

    (Kyoto Costume Institute)


  • #1880s      #19th century      #evening gown      #extant      #princess line      #victorian      




    2 years ago





  • Ball gown, c.1880

    Ball gown, c.1880


  • #19th century      #extant      #ball gown      #victorian      #1880s      




    July 18, 2010

    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

fuckyeahvictorians:

bygoneyears:

ca 1890 Evening dress by House of Drécoll

    defunctfashion:

    fuckyeahvictorians:

    bygoneyears:

    ca 1890 Evening dress by House of Drécoll


  • #19th century      #evening gown      #extant      #victorian      #1890s      




    2 years ago





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