Early 18th century dress

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I realized today with the 18th century gowns I have made I have only scratched the surface of how many different types there were. It's easy to fall into the idea that it was all Robe a la Francaise, Robe a l'Anglaise, Robe a la

Inside of 18thC robe francaise

French-style dress, probably from the Netherlands, circa 1775. Made of light blue silk faille with moiré finish, decorative trim and floral embroidery.

Last week I showed you the pictures, today we are looking under the skirt: I am going to explain how I created my dress: is it historical? Who am I supposed to be? If you dare to read until the end, you will be able to impress even the most blasé of your friends with...

Woman's Dress (Mantua) with Stomacher and Petticoat, Unknown, Italy, circa 1700, Costumes, Silk satin with metallic-thread embroidery.

Mary Sibley dress. Sadly never used. Amazing gold metal work embroidery. Done in Mumbai by our embroiderers...Silk damask fabric, Joseph Porro designs

18th Century gown, theatre, costumes

Before the Automobile: Robe à l'Anglaise

Kyoto Costume Institute I'm guessing Lisere? It doesn't say for sure. Liseré - Term which refers to a specific type of fabric constru...

Late last year I had the honor of receiving an invitation to a 1757 reenactment in March 2017 in Zeilitzheim. I knew I wanted a new saque fo...

German fashion last third of the 18th century. Fashion of the year 1787, 1789, 1797 and 1799. Costume of a Berlin woman. by Lipperheide.

This dress is known as the Valdemar Slot Gown. The fabric is moss green silk brocade with real gold threads, dating from 1695-1700