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Rate the Dress: 1840’s stripes, rosettes and hem ruffles

This 1840s day dress is made from a wool gauze with a striking large-scale stripe pattern in blue and beige. The stripes are used to striking effect on the bodice, with the bold pattern skillfully pleated in to the waist…

Mantua, ca 1720, silk with metal lace, National Museum Norway, OK-dep-01160

Rate the Dress: 1720s green mantua

Published by The Dreamstress

If you’re a fan of early 18th century fashion, you’ll probably recognise this week’s Rate the Dress pick. There are so few surviving examples of 1720s mantua, that ‘the green one’ is instantly identifiable.

Evening dress, 1920s, Crepe chiffon over silk satin with lame ribbon applique and fine inserted edging, rhinestones, corded silk rosettes and gathered peach chiffon cascades sold by Augusta Auctions, June 2023

Rate the Dress: 20s crepe chiffon and bows

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Have your say on this crepe chiffon and bow bedecked 1920s evening frock in coral pink with floral and rhinestone trim.