Edwardian gowns

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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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…

"Providence" TV series 1999-2002 dream sequence Edwardian gown costume Season 2 Episode 1 "The Third Thing" air date September 24, 1999. Gown is lavender silk, sweetheart neckline, vintage lace applied to bodice, sleeves, skirt and attached belt, bead and pearl trim, zipper back. Measurements: chest 33", waist 24" high waist 26", waist to hem front 43", waist to hem back 48" has 5" train (train is slightly discolored from filming in wet grass). Large straw hat 20" diameter. Parasol cream…

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

You get to select the color of the shimmering dupioni for the body of the gown, and from three colors of lace to make this dress uniquely yours. The bodice has a square neckline that presents a long spill of lace, which cascades down the front of the bodice, and over the sleeves and back. The sleeves are fitted to the arm, and topped with a generous pouf at the sleeve head. The bodice dips to a deep 'V' at the waist front. Hooks and eyes close the back. The floor length skirt has a…

‘Time to think of the cool, sweet mornings and their gowns of crisp figured lawn; time to think of the drowsy afternoons with their hammock dresses of voile taffeta, mull and batiste; time to think of the summer evenings and their veilings, their silvered chiffons, their wonderful tissues and their transparencies. Time to think of … Continue reading Edwardian Lingerie Dress →

Dreamy white cotton eyelet lace dress with a lining in soft cotton is styled from the Edwardian era. The loose bodice buttons in the back and the skirt gets progressively fuller with flounces of the eyelet. Satin ribbon trims the flounced length sleeves and the waist is finished with a buttoned belt, which is included. Sizing for this garment is based on bust measurements, in US measurements: Bust (in inches) XS 37 S 40 M 44 L 47 XL 51 XXL 56 3XL 59 4XL 63

Evening dress ca. 1905