English Redingote with three Collars and Bavaroises. (1780) LÉVITE REDINGOTE. These Redingotes have succeeded the Backmanns, and make the grand négligé. The color light blue has been affected to them: they must have the short cut, three scalloped collars, situated in tiers. Revers separated from the collar, held with self-fabric buttons. Sleeves en fourreau, having … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 3e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 2e Figure
New Levite of plain Taffeta, with amadis sleeves, the Trim in striped Gauze. (1780) LÉVITE A PAREMENT. The bodice closed, held in with a bow. Sabot cuffs à la Bayard,* with bows at the join of the arm: these are the most gallant of all the sabots. Amadises matching the petticoat;** very large parement on … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 2e Figure
Fashion vs. Feminism
AuntieNan left a comment on my Godey's post that I started to answer, but realized it was going to be long enough (and could do with illustrations) that it'd be better served as a full post. I had a costume history teacher who talked about the development of feminism and how a burst of power … Continue reading Fashion vs. Feminism
Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Polonaise of light Satin, trimmed with bands of other Colors, and Gauze Trims. Cap à tuyaux, belted with a rolled ribbon, attached with a Brilliant rosette on the front and trimmed with Flowers. (1780) TRITON POLONAISE.* The Author of historic Essays on Paris, said that in the sixteenth century, Men adopted the fashion of large … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Godey's, January 1875 – Fashion Plates
Recently I've been spending ... probably too much time on eBay, and I've found that while the listed Buy It Now prices for hard-bound full or half year runs of antique ladies' magazines are ridiculously high (I saw one listed at about $1,000), when the market can set its own prices in auctions, they are … Continue reading Godey's, January 1875 – Fashion Plates
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