Fanny Liautard: ‘Angel Wing Dress’ Bridal & Evening Collection (2012)

French dress

c. 1872

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Court Dress

1820s

Portugal

Museu Nacional do Traje (Accession Number: 18356; 18358)

Innocent World - Kitten and Rose Short Coat in burgundy and pink (2019)

Romantic Rose Letter is the most beautiful dress from Angelic Pretty in history 🌹

I just want my entire wardrobe to be Mirror Palais 🪞*:·.♡

Miss Sohee Spring 2024 couture

Ank Rouge x Disney Marie skirt

Sold out for now! Maybe restock later.

This dress might look simple upon first glance, a very classic 1830s silhouette, but it's got a wonderful secret.

This dress is made of Spitalfields silk brocade that dates from the previous century! As you probably know by now, Spitalfields silk is one of my favorite topics, and it's not that uncommon to find dresses made of the prized fabric dating to decades, or even a century, after it was made. You also find lots of gowns that are re-cut from extant gowns of the 18th century to fit the fashion sentiments of the more modern time.

As Spitalfields go, this is a pretty tame pattern. The modiste paired the subtle stripe-and-floral silk with enormous puffed pink sleeves and a wide collar big enough to take flight. That dropped waist puts us firmly in the 1830s. As the museum notes, the color is a cream white now, but it was likely much brighter in its day.

From MFA Boston.

A sweet treat at Ladurée (feat Cogimyun)!

peonyandcream

Dinner dress with holly leaves embroidered at the hem

c. 1824-1826

maker unknown

The MET

Dress

c.1832

National Museum of Scotland

~ Street Style ~

I love secondhand satin (& lace) slip dresses 🖤🥀

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