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The pink & black gown is such an unusual design, but what a statement piece! c1879

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2016-08-24

Empress Eugénie wears a simple but elegant riding habit c1857. By Boutibonne.

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2016-08-23

Fashion plate, or beautiful piece of art? Why not both?! c1912.

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2016-06-23

A visual of crinolines - "fashion's most magnificent disaster": https://t.co/fRJxfkrT3p

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2016-05-15

Imagine how heavy an extant version of this 1896 dress would be- & it was meant for summer!

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2016-04-28

Great examples of the extreme shape women strove to achieve during the peak bustle period.

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2016-04-02

Lady in the ideal 1890s silhouette with a uniquely layered leg o'mutton sleeve

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2016-03-24

A lady in summer dishabille, part of a series of fashion in the French court by Jean Leblond, c1703-04

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2016-03-22

Subtlety was far from priority in the 1890s, as evidenced by these lace trimmed gowns.

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2016-02-17

Sometimes minimal embellishment can equal maximum style, as in this 1860s gown https://t.co/POidn5ABXe

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2016-01-13

Why wear an ugly sweater at your Christmas party when you can wear this? Magasin des Modes, March 1788

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2015-12-12

Love how this plate has small sketches of the back views. This doesnt happen nearly enough!

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2015-12-06

Evening gown, early 20th century. https://t.co/iSOjftAVav © Galleria del Costume di Palazzo Pitti.

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2015-11-22

Unique bouclé silk day dress, embellished to emphasize the large gigot sleeves. By Gustav Beer c.1895.

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2015-11-11

This year, why not wear a costume inspired by history, as did this 1874 family?

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2015-10-31

Anne, Duchess of Cumberland wears robes of State c.1775. Such fantastic texture! By Gainsborough.

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2015-10-17

The 1850s were all about frilly ball gowns, but this one really takes it to the next level.

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2015-10-10

So much embellishment in this Belle Epoque look. Flouncy ruffles, appliqués, & feathers-where to look!

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2015-09-30

Godey's Ladies Book from 1862 knew that velvet capes paired perfectly with the crinoline silhouette...

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2015-09-22