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fashionsfromhistory · 5 days

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Ball Gown

Emile Pingat (Paris, France)

c.1864

The MET (Accession Number:C.I.69.33.12a–c)

#ball gown #evening dress #1860s #fashion history #historical fashion #emile pingat #pingat #1864 #white #black #silk #19th century #second french empire #france #crinoline era #up close #the met

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digitalfashionmuseum · 4 months

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Pale blue silk ball gown, 1898, French.

By Jean-Philippe Worth.

Met Museum.

#Jean Philippe worth #house of worth #womenswear #extant garments #silk #19th century #dress #met museum #france #1890s #1898 #1890s evening #ball gown #1890s dress #1890s ball gown #1890s France

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fashion-from-the-past · 24 days

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fripperiesandfobs · 11 months

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Ball gown by Lanvin-Castillo, spring/summer 1957

From Kerry Taylor Auctions

#20th century #1950's #evening dress #ball gown #lanvin-castillo #antonio del castillo

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mididressobsessed · 3 months

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Source: classygownss.com

#ball gown #blue dress #evening dress #prom dress #elegant dress

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kirstydreaming · 8 months

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Andrea Leo Couture 👗; 📷

#feminine fashion #evening dress #ball gown #floral dress #layered organza dress #sunlight through hair #A & LC #A1133 #feminine inspiration #extra high resolution #kirstydreaming

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chic-a-gigot · 4 months

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La Mode nationale, no. 297, 2 janvier 1892, Paris. Panorama de toilettes de bal. Bibliothèque nationale de France

(1) Toilette de jeune fille, en fourreau de velours bleu foncé. Corsage à gerbe, dentelle paille autour du décolletage en rond. Manches de soie paille. Coiffure jeune fille grecque.

(1) Young girl's ensemble, in dark blue velvet sheath. Sheaf bodice, straw lace around the round neckline. Straw silk sleeves. Greek girl hairstyle.

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(2) Robe en broché fond blanc, à bouquets multicolores. Le corsage, retenu sous une ceinture vert-amande en satin antique, est orné dans le haut par un volant de dentelle d'Irlande, monté sur un galon brodé de soies multicolores.

Manches bouffantes, en satin blanc, retenues par un bracelet brodé.

Coiffure antique, formée par un pouf en cheveux, entouré par des galons brodés multicolores.

(2) Dress in paperback white background, with multicolored bouquets. The bodice, held under an almond-green belt in antique satin, is decorated at the top with a ruffle of Irish lace, mounted on a braid embroidered with multicolored silks.

Puff sleeves, in white satin, held by an embroidered bracelet.

Antique hairstyle, formed by a hair pouf, surrounded by multicolored embroidered braid.

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(3) Robe de mousseline de soie blanche, à corsage sultane en velours carmélite, brodé or et argent, sur corsage froncé, retenu à la taille par une ceinture semblable. Manches courtes, très bouffantes; collier en plumes carmélite.

(3) White silk muslin dress, with a sultana bodice in Carmelite velvet, embroidered in gold and silver, on a gathered bodice, held at the waist by a similar belt. Short, very puffy sleeves; Carmelite feather necklace.

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(4) Toilette de jeune femme, en satin rose pâle. Corsage drapé, orné par une berthe en mousseline de soie, terminée par un nœud Watteau derrière. Une bande de violettes ferme le corsage et se répète en bretelles sur les épaules.

(4) Young woman's ensemble, in pale pink satin. Draped bodice, decorated with a silk chiffon berthe, finished with a Watteau knot behind. A band of violets closes the bodice and is repeated in straps on the shoulders.

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(5) Toilette de jeune femme. Robe en broché Louis XV bleu-ciel. Corsage plat, recouvert par une grande collerette en dentelle plissée blanche, entourée par un cordon de petities fleurs. Ceinture double et collier en velours noir. Manches bouffantes en satin uni.

(5) Young woman's ensemble. Louis XV sky blue paperback dress. Flat bodice, covered by a large white pleated lace collar, surrounded by a cord of small flowers. Double belt and necklace in black velvet. Plain satin puff sleeves.

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(6) Toilette de jeune femme. Corsage plat, en satin antique aubergine, garni par un galon paille et aubergine, recouvert aux entournures par une dentelle blanche faisant Figaro retourné. Manches courtes et bouffantes en mousseline de soie paille. Jupe en soie brochée paille, forme empire, recouverte dans le bas par un haut volant de dentelle blanche. Derrière, longue traîne de satin antique aubergine. Coiffure grecque.

(6) Young woman's ensemble. Flat bodice, in antique aubergine satin, trimmed with straw and aubergine braid, covered around the edges with white lace in the shape of a reversed Figaro. Short, puffed sleeves in straw silk chiffon. Straw brocade silk skirt, empire shape, covered at the bottom by a ruffled white lace top. Behind, long train of antique aubergine satin. Greek hairstyle.

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(7) Costume de jeune fille, en satin blanc. Corsage drapé, en mousseline de soie blanche, retenu au milieu par un chou de ruban.

Jupe plate, plissée derrière, garnie dans le bas par cinq rouleaux de satin. Bracelets à chaque poignet.

(7) Young girl's dress, in white satin. Draped bodice, in white silk chiffon, held in the middle by a bow of ribbon.

Flat skirt, pleated behind, trimmed at the bottom with five rolls of satin. Bracelets on each wrist.

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(8) Robe de jeune fille, en crépon rouge vif. Corsage uni et décolleté, entouré par une collerette froncée en mousseline de soie rouge. Ceinture brodée. Jupe légèrement vaguée devant, rejetée en plis derrière.

Très petites manches, recouvertes par la collerette.

(8) Young girl's dress, in bright red seersucker. Plain, low-cut bodice, surrounded by a gathered red silk chiffon collar. Embroidered belt. Slightly waved skirt in front, thrown back into folds behind.

Very small sleeves, covered by the collar.

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(9) Toilette de femme âgée, en soie noire, brochée. Corsage de satin uni, entouré par une dentelle relevée forme Médicis. Manches bouffantes en tulle noir brodé.

Jupe ample en broché, plissée en petite traîne derrière. Collier de perles fines. Coiffure jeune femme grecque, rehaussée derrière par un pouf de trois plumes roses.

(9) Older woman's ensemble, in black silk, paperback. Plain satin bodice, surrounded by raised Medici lace. Puff sleeves in embroidered black tulle.

Loose brocade skirt, pleated with a small train behind. Fine pearl necklace. Hairstyle of a young Greek woman, enhanced behind by a pouf of three pink feathers.

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(10) Robe de dîner, en bengaline azalée. Corsage plat, recouvert, devant et dans le dos, par une pèlerine en pointe, en dentelle d'Irlande, surmontée par un collier en plumes.

Manches courtes, formées par un jockey très bouffant et froncé. Jupe plate devant, rejetée en plis derrière, faisant traîne. Ceinture semblable, nouée en très gros nœud derrière. Coiffure grecque.

(10) Dinner dress, in azalea bengaline. Flat bodice, covered, front and back, by a pointed cape, in Irish lace, topped by a feather collar.

Short sleeves, formed by a very puffy and gathered jockey. Flat skirt in front, folded behind, creating a train. Similar belt, tied in a very large bow at the back. Greek hairstyle.

#La Mode nationale #19th century #1890s #1892 #on this day #January 2 #periodical #fashion #fashion plate #panorama #description #bibliothèque nationale de france #dress #gown #ball #evening #gigot

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daisda · 3 months

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Daisda Light Blue Sweetheart Mermaid Spaghetti Straps Prom Dress With Beads

#fashion dress #party dress #evening dress #prom dress #formal dress #ball gown #green dress #sequinsdress #mint dressing #greendres #long prom dress #green

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marzipanandminutiae · 1 year

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Hot Take

museums should label 19th-century women’s clothing primarily by formality (except in the case of garments with specific purposes, eg. “cycling costume” or “nightgown”), not by the 10,000 different terms they might be called at the time

my reasoning is that the current hodgepodge of terms, while technically accurate to the period:

1. reinforces the myth that middle- or upper-class women used to always change their dresses many times a day No Matter What, rather than what seems to me the primary-source-supported reality- that they changed situationally, as necessary

2. promotes unnecessary disconnect between the past and the present. we have varying degrees of clothing formality today, just without specific terms for each one. they had garments that could serve for multiple purposes and be dressed up or down with accessories back then. but because we don’t talk about an “afternoon dress” vs. a “ball gown” and they didn’t talk about the dress code for a party being “nice casual” vs. “dressy.” there’s this false idea that our systems of clothing changes/formality are Totally Different. which is really not the case, I think

3. even they couldn’t agree on what to call each individual outfit! I’ve seen fashion plates in magazines where the textual description and the label on the image give the same dress different names

this post brought to you by: Marzi Has Seen Too Many Gowns Labeled “Evening Gown” On Museum Websites Apparently For Their Formality When In Truth They Do Not Have The Single Factor That Usually Made A Dress Strictly For Evening At The Time (namely, revealing more skin about the chest and arms) And Therefore Would Have Stood Just As Well For Formal Daytime Events

#dress history #museums #fashion history #19th century #like no you would not necessarily change from Nightgown to Morning Dress to Afternoon Dress to Dinner Dress to Evening Dress every day #'morning dress' is usually basically what we'd call a fancy bathrobe anyway #'afternoon dress' seems to basically be another term for 'cocktail dress' or semi-formal #if you're not going to a fancy event at any time during the day then a 'day dress' would have served until bedtime #or a 'walking dress' although sometimes there's a difference in skirt length there #MAYBE you might have had to change for dinner with your family if they were very formal but #yeah no they would have found changing a zillion times EVERY DAY as tiresome and pointless as we do #(generally. I'm sure some particularly fashion-obsessed socialites were Down but they were the exception even in their own class)#'promenade gown' literally just means 'fancy day dress'#'opera gown' 'ball gown' and 'evening gown' all seem to be basically interchangeable #in interpreting for the public we should not fall into their trap of making this more complex than it needs to be

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shivaniboutique · 4 months

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Ball Gown Party Wear Western Dress

If you're looking for ball gown party wear or Western gown design ideas, here are some popular and timeless styles:

Princess Ball Gown:

A classic choice with a fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt.

Consider embellishments like lace, sequins, or embroidery for an elegant touch.

Off-Shoulder Elegance:

Opt for an off-shoulder ball gown for a romantic and glamorous look.

Choose luxurious fabrics like satin or silk for added sophistication.

A-Line Perfection:

A-line gowns are universally flattering, creating a balanced silhouette.

Play with different necklines, such as V-neck or sweetheart, for a modern twist.

Mermaid Glam:

For a more fitted and dramatic look, go for a mermaid-style gown.

This style accentuates the curves and often features a flared skirt from the knee down.

High-Low Hemline:

Combine the elegance of a long gown with a playful touch by choosing a high-low hemline.

This style is perfect for showcasing statement shoes.

One-Shoulder Sophistication:

Opt for a one-shoulder gown for a stylish and asymmetrical look.

Keep accessories minimal to let the unique neckline stand out.

Backless Beauty:

Consider a gown with a stunning open back for a touch of allure.

Add delicate straps or lace detailing to enhance the back design.

Tiered Tulle Fantasy:

Create a dreamy and whimsical look with a gown featuring tiered tulle layers.

Choose a color that complements your skin tone for a personalized touch.

Bold Prints and Patterns:

Break away from solid colors with bold prints or intricate patterns.

Floral prints, geometric designs, or abstract patterns can add a contemporary flair.

Caped Elegance:

Embrace the trend of caped gowns for a regal and majestic appearance.

The cape can be detachable for versatility in styling.

Remember to choose a gown that not only suits your personal style but also complements the theme and formality of the event. Whether you prefer a timeless and traditional look or something more contemporary and trendy, there are countless options to make a statement at a ball gown party.

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strxwberrymllk · 14 days

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