Wedding dress, American, silk, c. 1851.
This wedding dress presents a conundrum in that some stylistic aspects of the dress appear to be later than the marriage date of 1851 provided in the original accession records. While the bodice has very fashionable full size pagoda sleeves, which were a new shape in 1851, the skirt with bustle, train and ruffles at bottom is more consistent with the 1870s rather than the dome shape of the 1850s. While it is possible that the skirt was re-made for a later bride, there is no obvious indication of that being the case. Wedding clothes have traditionally been vehicles for fantasy and historicism, however, which may be the case in the styling of this one. It nevertheless is a grand dress made for a wedding in Grace Church, a high society Brooklyn house of worship.
The MET Museum
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whoever said modern clothing is better was LYING. i put on my victorian menswear and i immediately feel amazing. nothing can touch me! i have four layers on and you have no idea what my body looks like! i'm the hottest motherfucker ever! sure t-shirts are cool but have you ever tried a vest that gives you a slutty little waist?
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obsessed with the era of historical fashion between the 1860s and 1870s where aniline dyes kept being invented. you can find some absolute eyesores (affectionate) of dresses that were only made that way because “acid magenta” was invented last month and it was trendy.
like this iconic gown:
or this one from the 1870s in aniline purple and aniline black:
or a trendy yellow and black gown from c. 1865, perhaps?
feel free to reblog with additional eyesores (affectionate) that i might have missed
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Cape
Late 1890s
The John Bright Collection
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Ball gown, 1840-41
Maker: Unknown
From the collection of Wien Museum
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Picnic at Hanging Rock
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They’re going to go hook up in the bathroom in approximately 20 minutes
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Pelisse
1835-1840
United States or England
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum (Object Number: 1996-273
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1895
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Thursday, January 11.
Beauty, sensuality, art for art's sake.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But it was the most Victorian of times, that much is certain. There was also a lot going on during this period, not least the emergence of a dark, elaborate, and literary fashion—one that would leave its mark well beyond the close of the 19th century.
We have curated just a few of these opulent delights for you this Thursday, January 11, in the hope that you live romantically, sensually, and broodingly. Like the bon vivants you so deserve.
A Cavatina, 1888, Briton Riviere. @eirene
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Dress
c. 1889-1892
maker: Sara Mayer & A. Morhanger
V&A Museum
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