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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





  • mayotteruhoshi:

This is another wedding dress from the 1860’s.  It’s lovely and simple with just the ruffles on the sleeves and at the hem for decoration. 
I like the smoothness yet fullness of the skirt and the straight waistline.  The train is also an nice touch. =P
(In fact I just decided it is mandatory for my wedding gown to have a train on it…)

    mayotteruhoshi:

    This is another wedding dress from the 1860’s.  It’s lovely and simple with just the ruffles on the sleeves and at the hem for decoration. 

    I like the smoothness yet fullness of the skirt and the straight waistline.  The train is also an nice touch. =P

    (In fact I just decided it is mandatory for my wedding gown to have a train on it…)

    (via herwildwildeyes)


  • #19th century      #1860s      #civil war      #hoop      #extant      #wedding dress      




    December 19, 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





  • 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      




    July 20, 2010

    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

Wedding Dress | c. 1828

    defunctfashion:

    Wedding Dress | c. 1828


  • #19th century      #1820s      #wedding dress      #extant      




    July 19, 2010

    2 years ago





    July 15, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Detail of a Massachusetts wedding dress, 1867.

    Detail of a Massachusetts wedding dress, 1867.


  • #1860s      #19th century      #extant      #post civil war      #wedding dress      #crinoline      




    July 12, 2010

    2 years ago





  • This wedding dress from 1851 seems strangely ahead of its time. The bustle silhouette is not consistent with the round, dome shape of the mid-19th century dresses. However, there are no indications of subsequent alterations. Odd, isn’t it?

    This wedding dress from 1851 seems strangely ahead of its time. The bustle silhouette is not consistent with the round, dome shape of the mid-19th century dresses. However, there are no indications of subsequent alterations. Odd, isn’t it?


  • #1850s      #19th century      #victorian      #wedding dress      #extant      




    July 1, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Summer wedding gown made of ecru lace, c. 1932

    Summer wedding gown made of ecru lace, c. 1932


  • #extant      #20th century      #wedding dress      #lace      #1930s      




    June 6, 2010

    3 years ago





  • A very different wedding gown from the one I just posted.
This is designed by Jeanne Paquin in 1911.

    A very different wedding gown from the one I just posted.

    This is designed by Jeanne Paquin in 1911.


  • #extant      #20th century      #wedding dress      #1910s      




    June 3, 2010

    3 years ago





  • my-ear-trumpet:

summerprincess:

Alluring Victorian bride ;)

    my-ear-trumpet:

    summerprincess:

    Alluring Victorian bride ;)


  • #19th century      #victorian      #wedding dress      #photograph      #bustle dress      




    3 years ago





  • fuckyeahhistoricalhotties:

theniftyfifties:
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, 1953.
I know, I know. The first Catholic First Lady is at the top of everyone’s historical crushes list. But she looks positively radiant in this picture.

    fuckyeahhistoricalhotties:

    theniftyfifties:

    Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, 1953.

    I know, I know. The first Catholic First Lady is at the top of everyone’s historical crushes list. But she looks positively radiant in this picture.


  • #20th century      #photograph      #1950s      #wedding dress      




    May 19, 2010

    3 years ago





  • French trained ivory silk bengaline wedding gown, 1860

    French trained ivory silk bengaline wedding gown, 1860


  • #extant      #19th century      #hoop      #wedding dress      #1860s      




    May 10, 2010

    3 years ago





  • Regency Wedding Dresses

    Regency Wedding Dresses


  • #extant      #19th century      #regency      #wedding dress      #empire waistline      




    May 3, 2010

    3 years ago





  • thetranscendentalmodernist:

More of my beautiful Great Grandmother Ida Ophelia on her wedding day. This was taken around the turn of the century, possibly exactly 1900.

Ophelia pretty name!

    thetranscendentalmodernist:

    More of my beautiful Great Grandmother Ida Ophelia on her wedding day. This was taken around the turn of the century, possibly exactly 1900.

    Ophelia pretty name!


  • #photograph      #20th century      #edwardian      #1900s      #wedding dress      




    April 2, 2010

    3 years ago







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