Woman in a Polonaise Gown of striped taffeta, trimmed with gauze, retying her garter and allowing the sight of her lovely leg. (1778) Current Polonaise, or frock-coat Polonaise, very comfortable for the morning and the country. This stylish, sprightly, and informal Dress is fastened with a ribbon*; it should be pulled up very high, and … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 7e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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Polonaise Planning
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"The Polonese"
From The London Magazine, vol. 43, 1774: I think this may be the earliest reference to the polonaise I've seen yet.
A Little More on the Polonaise
I am so fascinated by that new style of dress from the end of the 1770s. I was just looking for quotes on the stomacher - trying to see if there was anything said about poorer women's - when I came across this lovely quote in the Gentleman's Intelligencer: I find it noteworthy that the … Continue reading A Little More on the Polonaise
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