Robe à l'Anglaise, the bodice laced in the back, the skirt is tucked up,* the sleeves of a color different from that of the Gown, the whole edged with a very narrow ribbon of any desired color. (1784) "A woman said: I would go to Rome to seek fashion, if it were required. What is … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 5e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 3e Figure
Full Robe Française revived by the Court for the journey to Fontainebleau in 1783. (1784) This plate was taken from the MFA Boston, 44.1581.
Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 4e Figure
Robe à l'Anglaise, Fichu-en-Mantelet, Gauze Hat. (1784) "The merit of this outfit is to narrow the body as much as possible. It is necessary that the gown takes in and emphasizes the waist. It is best to wear tightened stays underneath. The bodice of the stays and the gown must be fastened very loosely to … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 2e Figure
Gown en Fourreau, turned-up sleeves, the edge of the Gown turned back in front, with cords and a button, from which hangs a tassel. (1784) Hats trimmed with flowers. - Trimmings made by Mlle Bertin for the Princess of Baratinsky. "1782, 8 August. - A high-crowned hat of yellow straw lined with taffeta, a garland … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Robe truly à l'Anglaise, without trimming, sleeves en Pagodes with Amadis sleeves, the front of the Gown simply turned back, forming a robing. (1784) "It is to avoid being confused with courtesans of all types and overall with their company that women have created the new terms for society such as grand genre, meilleur ton, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Mimic of Modes 