Dressing Gown with sleeves en Pagode, of painted Linen, lined with Taffeta. Wide Shirt collar, turned down over the Cravat. (1780) ROBE DE CHAMBRE. This is Men's deshabillé: it also called a Nightgown. This is what we learn from Brantome, in speaking of a certain King, "who never went in good fortune, was in his … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 5e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 4e Figure
This Woman is dressed in a fitted Levite, Belted with a white Scarf, she has a Muslin Apron with a large volant, called à la Gouvernante. Hat of tinted straw, trimmed with Plumes. (1780) PLAIN LEVITE, covered with an apron à la gouvernante. Scarf or belt knotted in a chain. Kerchief of Italian gauze, placed … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 3e Figure
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
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
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