fripperiesandfobs:

Reproduction “Diana, goddess of hunt and moon” Georgian fancy dress

From the “Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens” exhibition at the Museum of London via Vogue and Worn Through

fashionsfromhistory:

Butterfly Costume

House of Worth

c.1912

Whitaker Auctions

pilferingapples:

lolita-wardrobe:

A Timeline of Women’s Fashion from 1784-1970 (source: http://kottke.org/17/07/a-timeline-of-womens-fashion-from-1784-1970)

@robertawickham

sartorialadventure:

Byzantine clothing of the 14th century

How to Do Karate in a Victorian Dress

levynite:

Oh man, as soon as I started reading this article I immediately knew what the problematic part of the outfit would be (it’s not what you think) because I have the EXACT SAME PROBLEM IN MODERN WOMEN’S CLOTHES OMFG I HATE MODERN WOMEN’S CLOTHES

historicaldress:

1864-1867 Worth gown with day and evening bodice

Aqua ribbed silk; dark turquoise ribbed silk ruching; white tulle; cream lace; black velvet ribbon

Museum of the City of New York