To make women buy more material he forbade them to wear the same dress more than once to court. Ladies' dresses had extra fabric gathered into the back and trains were … See more

These Empire fashions at the turn of the century were often little more than sheer nightgowns. The practical solution to the discomfort of lighter clothing was to simply adopt the w… 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

Between 1800 and 1803 classical ornament used geometric shapes. Greek key patterns decorated borders and garment hems, sleeve bands, and shawls. All the embroider… See more