Century clothing

Made this to be a drawing aid for those wishing to draw 18th century women's clothes without doing a study. Part three of three Women's Clothes Part 3

When I made my new plant dyed 16th century German dress I knew that I would need to make a new smocked shirt as the old one was so fancy. So I decided on a medium weight unbleached linen fabric. Th…

While a lot of people spend a lot of time developing their personal style, few can say they have medieval dresses hanging in their closet. YouTuber Bernadette Banner has more than just a few. Furthermore, she’s made all of them by hand. “I study the history of dress through practical experimentation and reconstruction, exploring historical eras preceding the introduction of the electric sewing machine because technology is weird,” she says.

14th century clothing of German nobility. Late middle ages German gothic costumes. German Lord, noblewoman and knight. Damsel and patricians fashion.

An Easy, Authentic Eighteenth Century Petticoat....DIY

Came across this cute timeline of silhouettes by decade, from the 1920s on. Posted by Dredsina on Tumblr, each style is a variation on a formal white

World4 Costume Culture History

Dawn Reid Brean, associate curator of decorative arts at The Frick Pittsburgh, discusses Isabelle de Borchgrave's interpretation of 18th century fashions.

Before the advent of designer activewear, women’s sportswear ranked low on the list of fashion priorities. But a new exhibition demonstrates that sporting attire has long been a valuable tool for self-expression and an important path towards greater liberation.

Fashion Plate, ‘Dinner Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, April 1, 1825, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.