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. 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