Flounce Collection

Worth Fashion House 1890
Well-to-do women try on their new dresses at Maison Worth, Paris

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Fashions for October, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for October, 1858. 1. Dress in the new style called a six lis. It has a double skirt - the upper one consisting of six breadths of silk of two different kinds...The corsage is three-quarter

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814

Fashion Plate (Wedding Dress), 1827. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Wedding Dress), 1827

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1813. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1813

Woman's white muslin dress with tiered flounces, Europe, c.1855. Creator: Unknown
Woman's white muslin dress with tiered flounces, Europe, c.1855

Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Chapeau of rose velvet. Robe of plain taffetas...Beneath the corsage is another of white muslin

Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for April, 1856. The three figures represent the newest forms of sleeves and corsages which have appeared this season...Chapeau de Taffetas, rose

Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1854. Lace Cap en point d'Alencon, with groups of flowers on each side; sometimes, instead of these groups, the flowers are placed in a crown

Paris Fashions for October, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for October, 1854. Sarcenet Bonnet, with a feather, the inside trimmed with flowers; collar embroidered in satin-stitch, with long points

Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Robe de taffetas rose, with three flounces embroidered on tulle rose. The embroidery is a point de chainette; the rounded pinkings are embroidered the same

Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. The Opera Dress is of silk, with a straight upper dress, and three flounces on the cross; the body pointed, having a lace berthe

Paris fashions for September, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for September, 1862. Fig. 1. Dress for a Morning Visit. Dark slate-coloured silk dress...The flounce is composed of a black silk fluting...which serves likewise for the trimming of

Woman of Majorca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a fichu-wimple combination tied at the throat with a ribbon bow called
FLO4658182 Woman of Majorca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a fichu-wimple combination tied at the throat with a ribbon bow called a floque, black dress with fitted bodice

Flounce, France, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, France, 1875/1900

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Two women, one in bloomers and the other in a figure-hugging dress with flounced sleeves and hem. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Flounce, Italy, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1701/50

Flounce, Northern Italy, 1725 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Northern Italy, 1725/50

Flounce (Used as Quilling), Italy, 1760s. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Used as Quilling), Italy, 1760s

Fragments (From a Border), Northern Italy, 1601 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Fragments (From a Border), Northern Italy, 1601/25

Flounce (Incomplete), Burano, 1760s. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Incomplete), Burano, 1760s

Flounce (Possibly Valance from a Bed), Italy, 1675 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Possibly Valance from a Bed), Italy, 1675/1750

Flounce (From an Alb), Italy, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (From an Alb), Italy, 1725/75

Flounce, Italy, 1650 / 1775. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1650/1775

Flounce, Milan, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Milan, 1701/25

Fragments (Flounce), Italy, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragments (Flounce), Italy, 1701/50

Flounce, Milan, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Milan, 1701/50

Flounce, Italy, 1660 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1660/80

Flounce, Italy, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1675/1700

Flounce, Italy, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1701/25

Flounce (Incomplete), Italy, 1650 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Incomplete), Italy, 1650/1700

Three Fragments (Border), Aquila, 1675 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Three Fragments (Border), Aquila, 1675/1750

Fragment (Flounce depicting Mary, Queen of Heaven), Italy, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Flounce depicting Mary, Queen of Heaven), Italy, 1725/75

Flounce, Italy, 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1775/1800

Flounce, Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 17th century

Flounce, France, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, France, 1701/25

Flounce, France, c. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, France, c. 1700

Flounce, France, 1850 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, France, 1850/60

Flounce (Furnishing), Flanders, 1725 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Furnishing), Flanders, 1725/1800

Flounce, Flanders, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Flanders, 1725/75

Border (From a Flounce), Flanders, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Border (From a Flounce), Flanders, 1725/75

Flounce (Incomplete), Flanders, 1720s / 30s. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Incomplete), Flanders, 1720s/30s

Flounce (Furnishing), Flanders, 1750 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Furnishing), Flanders, 1750/75

Flounce, Flanders, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Flanders, 1701/25

Prinking before the ball in 1858, 1898 (litho)
5913088 Prinking before the ball in 1858, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Prinking before the ball, 1858. Women primping in front of a mirror)

Fashionable people at the outdoor dance at Jardin Mabille
Fashionable people at the outdoor dance, Bal Mabille.. Women in wide crinolines and fur capes, man in top hat, jacket and striped trousers

Articles of Dress, Female (engraving)
2802016 Articles of Dress, Female (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Articles of Dress, Female)

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"Flounce: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion as we take a journey through time, exploring the captivating allure of flounces. Dating back to 1890 at Worth Fashion House in Paris, flounces have been an integral part of women's attire for centuries. In November 1864, Paris unveiled its latest fashions, showcasing intricate designs that featured these delightful embellishments. Even Queen Isabella II of Spain embraced this trend with her colored garments adorned with flounces, exuding elegance and grace. Traveling to Majorca in the 19th century, we encounter a woman donning a fichu-wimple combination tied at her throat with a ribbon bow called a floque. Her black dress boasts a fitted bodice while her black petticoat is beautifully trimmed with flounces. Completing her ensemble is a fobwatch hanging from her belt – truly capturing the essence of sophistication. Moving forward to France in 1875-1900, an unknown creator mesmerizes us with their creation named "Flounce. " Its origin may be shrouded in mystery but its beauty remains undeniable. This masterpiece showcases delicate craftsmanship and intricate details that epitomize timeless charm. The influence of flounces extends beyond clothing; they even found their way onto the stage. In Aubrey Beardsley's Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes II (1894), these whimsical adornments add flair and playfulness to the marionette costumes – proving that even puppets can embrace high fashion. Venturing further back in time to Italy between 1701-1750 and Northern Italy between 1725-1750, creators unknown present us with stunning flounced artistry. From quilling techniques used on fabrics to ornate borders adorning textiles, each piece showcases unparalleled creativity and skill. Not limited to clothing alone, flounces also graced other items such as bed valances and fragments from borders.