The high-waisted graceful styles of the early 19thcentury are known as the Empire style. The Empire dress which evolved in the late 1790s began as a chemise shift gathered u… See more

These Empire fashions at the turn of the century were often little more than sheer nightgowns. … See more

In winter heavier velvets, cotton, linens, fine wools, and silks were used and sometimes extra warmth came from flannel petticoats or full under-slip dresses. You are reading an original … See more