Dec 27, 2019 · These dresses could range from strong tartans to delicate calico prints (Fig. 1), the former being slightly more associated with boys’ dresses. Both sexes could also wear plain-colored dresses edged in soutache braid, echoing an adult trend towards military-style trim (Fig. 2) (Severa 210).

Small hats with ribbon streamers were very popular for young women in the mid-1860s. Day dresses featured wide pagoda sleeves worn over undersleeves or engageantes. High necklines with lace or tatted collars or chemisettes completed the demure daytime look.

The 1860s were a time of great conflict and stress, but that didn’t mean that formal Civil War-era dresses were suddenly less extravagant. As you can see here, they were anything but — with yards of fine fabrics, lace and ribbon adornments. Organdie skirt. Fancy Zouave, braided with black, and trimmed with black lace. White silk vest.

Sep 11, 2018 · But to anyone living in the 1860s, these were indeed just as fashionable as anything worn by supermodels and celebrities today. The new trends in women’s attire were the gored skirt and the oval hoop dress.

In 1868, skirts with long trains were at the height of fashion, which resulted in noticeable cropping in images depicting this prevalent style of dress. Yet, at the same time, walking dresses became daringly short, showing off fashionable ankle boots. Read More

Jul 30, 2021 · Day Dress. Bodices or jackets buttoned in the front and had high necklines and long sleeves. The sleeves, which had begun to widen during the 1850s, reached their widest and were known as pagoda sleeves. False sleeves known as engageantes were worn beneath them.

1860 Dresses and Gowns. In the winter, the women wore deeper colors and they’re overcoats were fur lined. The morning dresses were made of poplin, flannel, a type of Russian velvet called Velour Russe.

Dec 1, 2020 · This light pinky peach dress covered in ruched bows and with full crinoline-supported skirt epitomizes the early 1860s ball gown. With delicate detailing and a simple color palette this garment is sophisticated yet effortless–perfectly in line with the fashions of the day.

Dec 21, 2014 · ILLUSTRATIONS OF LADIES’ EVENING DRESS OF THE 1850s AND 1860s. LARGER IMAGES OF FASHION PLATES AND ORIGINAL DESCRIPTIONS. Fashion Plates from Godey’s Lady’s Book, Peterson’s Ladies’ National Magazine, The Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine; and Demorest’s Illustrated Monthly and Demorest’s Mirror of Fashions

These two 1840s-1860s era Work Woman dresses in cotton calico and plaid are fashionable, versatile, and hard working garments for every day wear. These two custom mid 19th century Work Woman dresses were made for a museum client who chose…