Rococo fashion history

dress Rokoko

baroque painting

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The strange, sad story of a Anna Thomson Dodge, once one of the richest women in the world.

Stays ~ ca. 1730-70, from the Musée Galliera Heavy linen boned bodice with shoulder straps tied with laces at the back. It has a rounded neckline in the front with a straight edge to the back. The …

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

Found this wonderful drawing of over a dozen different 18th century hairstyles. It includes many that might have been warn by Georgina, Duchess of Devonshire. You must click to see the up-do with t…

This wax figure Madame du Barry, official mistress of Louis XV, exemplifies the extent of frivolity of dress during the period. She was known for her white skin and palest blonde hair, seen here enhanced by white powders, and was a major trend-setter for her incredible beauty and status. Note the ornate plumage in her hair and the extreme flounces at her sleeves, the edges of which would not have been hemmed as this would hamper the delicate lace but cut in a scallop or Van Dyke pattern.

Fasion of 1780's

Princess Elisabeth Christine of Prussia by Antoine Pesne, Dating around 1738. Detail.

Beautiful baroque style dresses that were popular at the courts of Louis XIV and Charles II. (Via katybirdy95) To quote : Women’s clo...

Last week I showed you the pictures, today we are looking under the skirt: I am going to explain how I created my dress: is it historical? Who am I supposed to be? If you dare to read until the end, you will be able to impress even the most blasé of your friends with...