Mar 15, 2013 · Robe a la Francaise or Sacque or Sack Gown – an iconic gown of the entire 18th century, the Robe a la Francaise, or Sacque, features a pleated back. The Robe a la Francaise was commonly worn over side hoops, and as …

Aug 13, 2013 · So what did French women’s court dress look like for most of the eighteenth century? The grande habit was composed of three elements: the grande corps or corps de robe , the jupe , and the queue .

Although the iconic silhouette of the eighteenth century is that of the rectangularly panniered, conically corseted court dress, a simpler line of dress launched the era.

Jun 18, 2008 · Around 1808, the soft gathered gowns gave way to a slimmer and sleeker silhouette. Darted bodices began to appear and hemlines started to rise. Long sleeves and high necklines were worn during the day, while short …

Nov 23, 2015 · According to an 1820 edition of La Belle Assemblée, popular sleeves for evening dresses at the beginning of the year were “short and full.” Meanwhile, flounces or borders of lace, ribbons, and flowers were all the rage.

Explore women's formal gowns. Women's dresses were called gowns during the 18th century. Until the late 18th century, gowns usually had long full skirts atop fitted, cone-shaped bodices. At the end of the 18th century, waistlines rose to …

To create his spectacular ensembles like the evening gown in the Maryland Historical Society’s collection, Doucet took inspiration from his renowned collection of 18th century fine and decorative arts.

Trains are found on day and evening dresses during the first few years of the century. They disappear in daywear around 1806, although they do hang on for a bit in evening or "opera" gowns (not ball gowns).