Edwardian gowns

From a 17th century costume to a Jacqueline Kennedy gown, these are the favorite fashions from 2020.

Last week's photo of the day theme was evening wear. With prom season right around the corner and so many winter balls and galas taking place, it is the perfect time to look at the most glamorous of all vintage evening gowns and dresses. We can't forget the gentlemen, too, who always look so fine

This week's Rate the dress is an all about the late Edwardian take on Ancient Greek & Rome. The saturated colours are characteristic of the 1910s reinterpretation of classical dress. The wearer would have been a goddess in bronze and copper, rather than a marble statue in white.

1900's - Russian - Ice Blue Gown If this was more pastel and white/cream, it would be a great wedding dress.

Ball Gown The House-of-Worth Jean Philippe Worth early 1900s

From the seller: legant couture 1860’s Civil War Ball gown over coat in amazing condition. French Pastel cream watered silk fabric with pink Roses. Embellished with the best carved Mother of Pearl buttons, front and back. A sewing masterpiece with front and back rows of gorgeous ruching, and also on the sleeve armyces intense cartridge pleating. Aside from a few tiny hold to light pinholes and a little seam opening in the back it is in excellent condition. No stains, ripping, tears or real…

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1906-1907, America Afternoon dress by Anna Dunlevy Silk, cotton Cincinnati Art Museum

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Evening Dress worn by Queen Maud of Norway | by House of Worth | c.1909 | Medium: unknown |

Evening dress, 1908 From the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague

“Evening dress, 1911-13. Hillwood Museum.”

Purple was one of the most fashionable—and versatile—colors of the Victorian era.

As I discussed in my Everyday Edwardian overview, the best way to bring a bit of Edwardian style into your day-to-day life is best to take your cues from a current Edwardian-era drama. In this case, it’s the first two … Continue reading →

It's made of duchess silk satin. Bodice is lined with cotton and covered with cotton bobbinet. All bodice seams are boned. Skirt is faced with silk satin and it has two cotton bobbinnet over layers. White tulle layer is covered with c. 7000 silver sequins, individually attached. Black tulle has a Greek key appliqué that I cut out of silk velvet and hand stitched in place. Rows of silver and gunmetal sequins border the tulle layers. I also added paper flowers as a decoration. Straight seams…