hats and laces

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)

Riding Ensemble ca. 1896

Gown from the 1870s, Kyoto Costume Institute

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

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

(Mint Museum)

Walking suit, 1898

Evening dress, 1870

defunctfashion:

Opera Gown | c. 1885

Perfection. 

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

defunctfashion:

Afternoon Dress | c. 1865

Wow this is perfect!

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

The Ball by James Tissot, 1880

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.

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

(Kyoto Costume Institute)

Ball gown, c.1880

defunctfashion:

fuckyeahvictorians:

bygoneyears:

ca 1890 Evening dress by House of Drécoll