The Lady’s Museum, Morning Dress, September 1801.  I am in love with the bodice of the gal on the left.  It almost looks like a shirtwaist or something!  And her parasol looks so teeny!

The Lady’s Museum, Morning Dress, September 1801. 

I am in love with the bodice of the gal on the left.  It almost looks like a shirtwaist or something!  And her parasol looks so teeny!

  • April 1
  • , 2012
Fashions of London and Paris, Evening and Walking Dress, August 1802. Look at the amazing sleeves poking out of that evening dress!

Fashions of London and Paris, Evening and Walking Dress, August 1802.

Look at the amazing sleeves poking out of that evening dress!

  • February 21
  • , 2012
Fashions of London and Paris, Morning Dresses, March 1811. Don’t they look cozy on a brisk morning?

Fashions of London and Paris, Morning Dresses, March 1811.

Don’t they look cozy on a brisk morning?

  • February 6
  • , 2012
Fashions of London and Paris, March 1805.  What an amazing variety of headwear!  I’m kind of in love with the big brown one in the middle. 

Fashions of London and Paris, March 1805. 

What an amazing variety of headwear!  I’m kind of in love with the big brown one in the middle. 

  • December 17
  • , 2011
Lady’s Museum, Morning Dress, February 1801.  Love the pelisse and bonnet of the girl on the right!  And note the length of the skirts- have fun keeping those clean!

Lady’s Museum, Morning Dress, February 1801. 

Love the pelisse and bonnet of the girl on the right!  And note the length of the skirts- have fun keeping those clean!

  • December 5
  • , 2011
Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1812.  I need to get my hands on some orange wool and some faux ermine fur, RIGHT NOW.  This outfit must be mine!

Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1812. 

I need to get my hands on some orange wool and some faux ermine fur, RIGHT NOW.  This outfit must be mine!

  • October 31
  • , 2011
Ackermann’s Repository, Dinner Dress, June 1829.  I love the bodice of this gown! 

Ackermann’s Repository, Dinner Dress, June 1829. 

I love the bodice of this gown! 

  • October 31
  • , 2011
Magasin des Modes, January 1788.  Black and orange stripes!  How very halloween-y!  Even her shoes match :)

Magasin des Modes, January 1788. 

Black and orange stripes!  How very halloween-y!  Even her shoes match :)

  • October 31
  • , 2011
Fashions of London and Paris, Court Dress, May 1798.  1790s court fashions: WTF is up with you?!

Fashions of London and Paris, Court Dress, May 1798. 

1790s court fashions: WTF is up with you?!

  • October 31
  • , 2011
Gallerie des Modes, 1779. 

Gallerie des Modes, 1779. 

  • October 31
  • , 2011
Journal de la Mode et du Gout, August 1790.  Orange and blue again!  Love those stripes…

Journal de la Mode et du Gout, August 1790. 

Orange and blue again!  Love those stripes…

  • October 31
  • , 2011
Fashions of London and Paris, Evening Dresses, March 1811.  LOVE those turbans!

Fashions of London and Paris, Evening Dresses, March 1811. 

LOVE those turbans!

  • October 30
  • , 2011
Lady’s Magazine, Full and Dinner Dresses, April 1830. 

Lady’s Magazine, Full and Dinner Dresses, April 1830. 

  • October 30
  • , 2011
Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1811.  How very striking!  The flowers are so unexpected with the orange, but I love it!

Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1811. 

How very striking!  The flowers are so unexpected with the orange, but I love it!

  • October 30
  • , 2011
Le Bon Ton (published in the Lady’s Magazine), 1849.  I love orange and blue together!  Probably because I went to Auburn University, and those are our colors, but you can’t deny they are striking together!

Le Bon Ton (published in the Lady’s Magazine), 1849. 

I love orange and blue together!  Probably because I went to Auburn University, and those are our colors, but you can’t deny they are striking together!

  • October 30
  • , 2011