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)

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)

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

(Mint Museum)

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.

defunctfashion:

Wedding Dress | c. 1828

Victorian wedding dress (by House Of Secrets Incorporated)

Detail of a Massachusetts wedding dress, 1867.

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?

Summer wedding gown made of ecru lace, c. 1932

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

This is designed by Jeanne Paquin in 1911.

my-ear-trumpet:

summerprincess:

Alluring Victorian bride ;)

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.

French trained ivory silk bengaline wedding gown, 1860

Regency Wedding Dresses

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!