# regencystyle victorian edwardian vintage november history ephemera rendering arthistory september happyhalloween

It seems that candy stripes were a bit of a thing in 1815 illustrated here in both image and object. The fashion plate is trimmed at the hem with florals whilst the surviving dress relies on self-decoration ruffles

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2017-11-14

Spectacular 1899 gown with fur trim, lace appliqués, & silk flowers. Wonder if this elaborate design was ever made?

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2017-05-31

Billowy blouses galore! Even when "casual", women of the Belle Époque looked grand. Plus-back views! c1902

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2017-02-23

Can you believe it's Heres some popular fashions from this month in 1896.All about the sleeves!

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2016-11-01

What a spectacular fashion plate! The layers, the volume, the attitude! November 1895

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2016-09-29

Imagine buying a "colored skirt" that you've only seen in black and white! Spring/Summer 1898 catalogue.

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2016-09-28

is here! Check out fashions for this month in ages past: 1862, 1875, 1898 &1902.

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2016-09-02

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

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2016-08-24

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

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

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

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

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2015-10-31

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

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2015-09-22