Dinner gown from 1876-1878. The low bodice suggests this is evening attire, but the shape of the neckline and length of the sleeves tells it is most likely a dinner dress. This is from a time during the Victorian era known as the Natural Form period, where the first phase of the bustle disappeared and clothing was cut very close to the body, showing a woman’s natural form. From the V&A Museum.

Dinner gown from 1876-1878. The low bodice suggests this is evening attire, but the shape of the neckline and length of the sleeves tells it is most likely a dinner dress. This is from a time during the Victorian era known as the Natural Form period, where the first phase of the bustle disappeared and clothing was cut very close to the body, showing a woman’s natural form.

From the V&A Museum.