historicalfashion
A blog posting historical fashion garments, portraits, or drawings from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, and some special exceptions for later dates. This includes photographs, explanation of the garment, and historical details. Long live the past!
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You can follow my personal tumblr here.
Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
Russian Imperial Court Dress | Charles Frederick Worth | Indianapolis Museum of Art | ca. 1888
Wedding corset, V&A, 1887
After making corsets myself, this level of workmanship and skill blows my mind.
Godey’s evening dress, Feb. 1868
Lucien Lelong Dress, Musée McCord, c. 1928
Riding coats, Met Museum, c. 1760 and 1775
Sari-inspired evening gown, Musée McCord, c. 1912
Silk gauze beaded gown, Shoe-Icons Museum, 1920s
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Black heeled boots with gold, Shoe-Icons, c. 1860-68
I am enamored with the darling heart detail on the bottom of these gorgeous boots.
Empress Heels, Shoe-Icons, 1869
