Friday, June 17, 2011

1790-94

This is the time period where the waist begins to rise.  Many gowns have their waist emphasized by a broad sash (could the appearance of a higher waist have developed from these?).  We can see the transition from the fluff of the late 1780s to the slender column of the 1800s.


Front
Closure: Closed front and Crossed v-necks
Neckline: Broad and rounded or V
Skirt opening: With Fitted bodices 8" plus, with v-necks can be none, Round gowns common
Waistline: Pointed and flat most common

Back
Style: Quarter backs most common, some English still seen
Skirt Pleats: Often less than 1/4", some with cartridge pleats
Shoulder Span: Sleeve corner very high and narrow

Sleeves
Long sleeves in two-part and Elbow length in one-part.

Trim
Sleeves:  Small ruffle at hem of sleeve
Style: Mostly hem ruffle on petticoat, some trim down skirt opening
Edges: Rolled hem
Content: Self-fabric or contrast fabric

Fabric
Solid silk, cotton gauze/muslin, printed cotton, and some embroidered muslins

Shape
Waistline is rising quickly, emphasized by sashes.  The bum has lost fullness, but the puffed kerchief is still common.

















Summer, 1794

Autumn, 1794

2 comments:

mr.darcy1 said...

I love the chintz gown!

Kleidung um 1800 said...

This era of transition is super exciting! And I love the dawn of the "new" fashion, which is gradually anticipated.
Sabine