Adding to the long list of garments from the past that I would absolutely wear now, a late #1940s ensemble by American sportswear designer #TinaLeser . Comfy and stylish at the same time, yes please this Friday evening The Metropolitan Museum of Art #fashionhistory

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Imagine visiting an exhibition and finding yourself face to face with a party dress you wore as a child!

The first photograph shows Lucinda wearing the pink dress her mother made for her- ‘I can remember her sewing the frills for the sleeves’ she recalls. (1/2)

It couldn’t have been a more perfect backdrop than this. Thank you for having me Fowey Festival, it was such a lovely event. The sun shone and all of the Du Maurier connections had me thinking #1930s Jantzen swimsuit and a shady hat The Metropolitan Museum of Art #fashionhistory

This is a departure from the customary layers & illusions of a Charles James dress but this early #1960s cocktail number still carries the hallmarks of his craft. The unexpected seams & sculptural lines are present, with a bit of asymmetry thrown in RISD Museum #fashionhistory

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I feel that this dress has optimism, a spring in its step, mixing fabrics & colours. Pale lemon shimmers behind the black woven spot & soft silky blond lace flutters across the bodice & skirt. It has Regency flair with a bit of everything for good measure, 1815 Fashion Museum Bath

All of the modern twists were built into this #1930s gown. The deep burgundy crepe is a perfect backdrop for the narrow slivers of silver leather that mirror the modernist design of the period, echoing chrome and all things shiny RISD Museum #fashionhistory

Worn #onthisday in 1868 by Amelia Carley at her #wedding to William Chess in Wood, WV. According to family tradition, she chose to wear half-mourning colors in honor of those who had died during the Civil War; her brother had served in the Union Army but survived. #OTD The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Learn about Dr. Mila Burcikova’s research, 'The Life in Clothes Almanac' and micro-scenario for a deeper understanding of fashion and agriculture in The Lissome publication, issue No. 4, Love Ethic. Available at l8r.it/pZcD 🌱

This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is a c. 1926 turquoise tulle drop waist flapper dress that is encrusted with iridescent sequins and bronze, crystal, and white seed beads. Sold by Augusta Auctions. #Fashionhistory #dress

Sandals came into fashion in the 1930s and could be worn morning, noon, and night. Structurally, this evening sandal from Bally is very similar to more pedestrian sandals. However, the use of silver kid and a diamante buckle transform it into an elegant evening shoe.

Such a splendid red, gorgeous shades punctuated with white decorative buttons. The sleeves are especially ornate as you would expect of a mid #1830s gown. From elaborate bonnet to trailing lace wrap, it exudes warmth and curves #thekyotocostumeinstitute

You would certainly look chic if you wore this amazing Horrockes Fashions dress dated back to 1952! 💁‍♀️👗

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Actress Oona O'Neill, Lady Chaplin, was born #OnThisDay in 1925. She wore this Dior 'Palmyre' silver satin strapless gown, with gold and silver bullion thread embroidery and applique, to the 1957 premiere of her husband's film A King in New York. Heritage Auctions #dior #dress

Loving the colours... and a rosette too! #frockingfabulous #fashionhistory by #JeanneHalle , c.1913-1914. Via the Met.

It is fascinating to see how a designer envisaged a garment alongside the actual piece. Glowing turquoise in crepe & velvet with a twinkle of beads were captured on paper by #Lanvin in 1919 & brought to life in cloth. #patrimoinelanvin #fashionhistory

With the launch of the RSN Collection and Archive Website. We are sharing with you 10 objects, and a little about their history! Watch the first item here 👇

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Princess Diana attended a state dinner at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo #OnThisDay in 1986. She wore a royal blue finely pleated silk evening dress with batwing sleeves, embellished with blue glass beads, by Japanese designer Yuki. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. #PrincessDiana #dress

I am so looking forward to talking about The Dress Diary at the Fowey Festival this week. I’ll be in the Town Hall at 6.00 so if you are in that neck of the woods I would love to see you. Anne would have liked this 1840s pink I think. Link in bio Cincinnati Art Museum Fowey Festival

The ‘Marly’ gown by Pierre #Balmain in 1962 was just one of the many garments the designer made for Queen Sirikit of Thailand. The vibrancy of the orange & green are a perfect reflection of the lush Thai landscape & the warmth of frequent sunny days Queen Sirikit Museum #fashionhistory