Bodice Collection

Blue Dress / Beer 1922
Blue dress by Beer: low neckline, open to the hips at the side & worn over a grey slip. Bodice & low waistband decorated in a feather motif plus a bandeau & earrings

Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953
A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953

Four ballerinas on a music sheet
Four ballerinas depicted on a music sheet, performing The Celebrated Pas de Quatre, composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, London, on 12 July 1845

Young Woman with a Pink, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Hans Memling
Young Woman with a Pink, ca. 1485-90. Once part of an allegorical diptych - the pink symbolizing betrothal or marriage

Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Creator: Paulus van Somer
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Portrait of author, playwright and poet Mary Sidney Herbert (1561-1621)

Ice Skating Women 1899
Grey & white fur trim with wrap over jacket bodice, gored skirt decorated just below knee level. Blue costume with brown fur trim, red blouse, jacket with striped revers. Date: 1899

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin. Two flat panels appeared at the front and back of the skirt

Victor Stiebel / Day Dress
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a pink linen and silk surah summer dress. Scooped-out bodice is filled with a lilac spotted scarf & large knot tied to the belt

Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett - John Michael Wright
Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 61

Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, second wife to Henry VIII 1501-1536. Depicted as she appeared in France with Mary Tudor. She wears a gable hood chaperon with hanging tail, low-cut bodice

Young woman, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Latest Paris Fashions 1888
Three women gossiping outside. 1888

David Wright woman in black evening dress
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black evening dress with a red flower on the bodice, and matching red material below the waist

Evening Dress / Worth 1922
Dusky pink evening gown in a bold printed fabric with a low scooped neckline revealing a sleeveless grey bodice beneath. The skirt is draped up over one hip

GIRLS FASHIONS 1847
Grey dress: corsage a caraco made to resemble a jacket & skirt. Blue dress trimmed with black rosettes: pointed waist, skirt pinned up to reveal an underskirt

Race Going Couple
A bright orange tunic dress with a narrow hobble skirt, sleeves with volans, a V neck bodice & pannier or polonaise over-skirt & a soft brimless hat with a plume

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

Egyptian Dress / Vionnet
Black dress by Madeleine Vionnet inspired by recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt: tubular long bodice with horizontal bands, gored skirt with handkerchief hem

Green Dress 1938
A short sleeved dress, with interesting bodice detail, made in green woollen jersey and worn with a matching green hat and white bow tie and wing collar. Date: 1938

Beach Dress
A perfect outfit for the seaside: sleeveless dress with fitted bodice, bow detail, 3/4 length skirt with contrasting fringing, strappy sandals, straw hat & bucket bag

Model Barbara Goalen in sheer net evening gown with corset bodice - outdoor. Date: circa 1950

Body piece. Creator: Unknown
Body piece. Additional Info: Small bodice for girl, of half-woollen fabric, intended as upholstery fabric, jacquard tissue with green-yellow cotton warp that forms the satin bottom

Elise Larsson f Johansson from Rörbäcknäs, Lima parish, Dalarna dressed in... 1890-1910. Creator: Lars Olsson Akerman
Elise Larsson f Johansson from Rorbacknas, Lima parish, Dalarna dressed in traditional costume, 1890-1910

Ms. Steger, before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Ms. Steger, before 1828

Woman in strapless ballgown, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in strapless ballgown, c1952. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Dress with old Byzantine coins, Olymbos, Karpathos, Dodecanese islands, Greece

Young Girls Underwear
A girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep

French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790 French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790. She wears a liberty cap, full wig, striped bodice over full petticoat, and holds a large fur muff

French woman wearing the fashion of July 1792. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and bows, wig, fichu (neckerchief), fitted bodice dress with ribbon hem

Fashionable woman with parasol, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle, Costumes and hairstyles of the 18th century

Woman of Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany, 19th century. She wears a tall hat trimmed with lace and decorated with ribbons, a white fichu tucked into a lowcut bodice and skirt in the same fabric

Costume of the women of the Kingdom of Kongo (Congo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Silver-tissue dress, 1660s (silk, lace & silver metal thread)
FMB329165 Silver-tissue dress, 1660s (silk, lace & silver metal thread) by English School, (17th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; Lent by the Vaughan Family Trust; English

Ensemble, American, ca. 1885. Creator: Mme. Uoll Gross
Ensemble, American, ca. 1885

Madame de Saint-Morys (Eleonore Elisabeth Angelique de Beauterne, 1742-1824), 1776

Girl with Cherries, ca. 1491-95. Creator: Marco d Oggiono
Girl with Cherries, ca. 1491-95. The cherries, may allude to marriage but equally suggests a connection with humanists and literary circles

Ellen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597. Creator: Marcus Gheeraerts, the Younger
Ellen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597

Johanna Wagner, 1852. Artist: Richard James Lane
Johanna Wagner, 1852. Johanna Jachmann-Wagner or Johanna Wagner (1828-1894), mezzo-soprano singer. From The Connoisseur Volume XX, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

Grafton's Cotton Voile Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for D. H. Evans & Co. Ltd, the image shows a female model, wearing a pink robe suit in Grafton cotton voile, full skirt, bodice trimmed silk buttons and silk waistband

Mrs Dubosc-Taylor, studio portrait in Oriental style dress
Mrs Dubosc-Taylor, studio portrait in Oriental style headdress, jewellery and bodice. Mrs Dubosc-Taylor, was the daughter of M

Illustration of the Helene blouse, with frilled collar
Illustration of the Helene blouse or bodice, with high, frilled collar, and front, puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collar
Illustration of the Adele blouse or bodice, with high collar, and elaborate, ribboned puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'

Illustration of the Carmencita blouse or bodice, striped, with puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Madame Ada Patterson, soprano, studio portrait in corseted bodice, with fur shoulders. Born in Plymouth, studied with Alfred Weekes, and later at the Royal Academy of Music with Signor Manuel Garcia

Jeanne Douste, Pianist and musical prodigy, studio portrait
Jeanne Douste, Pianist and musical prodigy (1892-?). Studio portrait, wearing pleated lace bodice. Douste began her musical career in London from around 5 years of age

Victorian scrap, woman in red Date: late 19th century

Mrs Colclough, studio fashion portraits. With description, Mrs Rex Colclough wears a magnificent dark blue cire satin gown from Idare which has a dull pink bodice and sash'

Worth designs: Grey mantle with a heavy border of fur; dress with a train, narrow straps, uneven hemline & tassels or pendant motifs on the bodice & skirt. Date: 1924

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"Bodice: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion through the ages with the captivating bodice. From a stunning blue dress paired with a refreshing beer in 1922 to fashions fit for a coronation summer in 1953, this garment has always been at the forefront of style. Imagine four ballerinas gracefully pirouetting on a music sheet, their delicate bodices accentuating their every move. Or picture a Tunisian beauty confidently showcasing her ample front, proving that the they are empower and embrace diverse body types throughout history. Even centuries ago, women like Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke in c1600 or Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett-John Michael Wright in 1942 knew how to captivate attention with their exquisite bodices. Anne Boleyn herself, Queen of England and second wife to King Henry VIII, was known for her iconic gowns featuring intricately designed bodices. In more recent times, flapper dresses took center stage in 1923 as young women embraced liberation and freedom. Meanwhile, an elegant lady from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showcased her unique cultural heritage while donning a beautifully crafted bodice. The influence of Parisian fashion cannot be overlooked when discussing the evolution of the bodice. In 1888's latest Paris fashions spread across Europe like wildfire as women eagerly adorned themselves with these stylish garments. Whether it was ice skating women embracing both grace and warmth in 1899 or Victor Stiebel's day dress capturing elegance and sophistication during his time - one thing remains constant: The timeless allure of the bodice continues to enchant fashion enthusiasts worldwide. So next time you slip into your favorite outfit featuring a carefully tailored bodice remember its rich history spanning decades - from royal courts to everyday life - reminding us that true style is everlasting.