Jun 1, 2020 · Dresses for morning wear could be of a printed cotton, but afternoon or best dresses were in fine white muslin (Rose 38-41). Eye-catching sashes could be tied at the waist, and were a stylish way to introduce color into a girl’s outfit (P. Cunnington 195).

Jun 25, 2020 · Dresses saw minor changes during the 1800s, losing much of the rounded volume of the previous decade. By 1810, skirts were much straighter, and the fullness that was left in the skirt was concentrated at the back, while the front was flat, falling straight to the floor (Fig. 4).

Feb 24, 2009 · Regency dress in the period 1800-1820 was based on classical principles of flowing Grecian robes. For modesty until 1810 a tucker or simple chemisette (a side opening half blouse) filled the bare neckline by day.

May 21, 2021 · Dresses Gowns continued the high-waisted columnar look that began in the previous decade. However, the skirts became more angular with the use of gores, with the fullness gathered at the back. [7]

Styles of the 1810s. In the latter part of the decade, women’s dress styles began to move away from the slim, high-waisted neoclassical style. Skirts very gradually widened, a long-term trend that ended with the enormous hoopskirts of the 1860s.

Nov 30, 2014 · This page is a guide to introduce the evening dress styles of the early 19 th Century to aid in the design and construction of a period ensemble. Included are descriptions of the components of an evening outfit, including undergarments and accessories. Hairstyles, jewelry and headdresses are discussed as well.

May 7, 2021 · Different classifications of dress appeared during this period, signaling a measured returned to formality after the expulsion of everything formal during the revolutions at the end of the previous century. Morning dress was casual at-home wear. Half dress for casual outings or meeting with guests.

Fashion in the 1810s. This category has only the following subcategory. The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Dresses generally opened in the front, with pins or drawstrings as closures, while their skirts had side openings, if any at all. The effect was one of simplicity. White was the most popular color, and any applied trimming was used sparingly.

From 1810 to 1820, while the simpler lines of the previous decade continued, dresses became slightly more structured, featuring padded hems and firmer fabrics such as twills and some taffeta. Soft colors returned after a 10-year absence.