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Today’s #ootd is a work of art. It is a 1725 Spitalfields silk dress. Spitalfield (a London suburb) became famous for their silk after French Protestant (Huguenot) refugees settled in the area. This dress shows their skill of making lace like patterns in silk. #fashionhistory
Now for another completely gorgeous outfit. This one is from the 1700s, though the museum has not put an exact date. I am thinking it is from the 1780-1790s. The miniatures on the belt are particularly interesting. @nordiskamuseet #FashionHistory
Here’s Queen Louise of Denmark’s green ball gown from the 1860s. She became Queen Consort in 1863 at the age of 46 so this dress must either be before or at the beginning of her reign. It looks youthful, but I’m sure she wasn’t concerned with #agediscrimination 😉 fashionhistory
Here is a 1900 Worth ball gown. By this time Charles Frederick Worth had died and his son Jean-Philippe took over. This is one of his gowns and although by then, Worth was no longer a fashion leader, this dress looks like it could be for Hestia herself @metmuseum #FashionHistory
#MerriweatherMonday I'm normally a sweatpants and tshirt kind of sleeper but this 1918-1921 negligee from @HillwoodMuseum makes me want to up my game! The fern cotton embroidery on the silk organza and tulle is quite incredible. I also love the big bell sleeves. #FashionHistory
Today's #ootd is this 1870 American wedding ensemble. The large loose sleeves and big bustle are quite striking against the slender, tailored waist. Also I, like the bride, do love a scalloped edge! @metmuseum #FashionHistory
For #FridayFrills here is a 1927 Robe de Style by Jeanne Lanvin @ChicagoMuseum It was worn by Suzette Dewey, wife of a member of the US Treasury, at the Court of St. James. It is made of silk moire, glass beads, pearls and metallic thread and is fit for a queen! #FashionHistory
Today's #OOTD is a lovely 1910 black satin dress at the Costume Gallery in #palazzodellameridiana. I love the scalloped edges which are emphasized by glass beading. This dress has all the appearance of a lovely flower. #FashionHistory
While I normally rebuke people who criticize historical fashion as impractical, I can't argue when it comes to the hobble skirt. This 1911-12 dress from @rijksmuseum was made at the height of the trend for narrow skirts- so narrow that women had to snuffle along. #FashionHistory
To welcome in #2019, today's dress is from 1819. It is a white British morning dress from the @metmuseum. It's crazy to think that had I been born 200 years earlier, I may have looked like this today #NewYearsDay #FashionHistory