Frocks Collection (page 7)

An Ascot frock from Ernest and Redfern, 1924
An Ascot frock from the salon of Ernest and Redfern of Albemarle Street, London. The fourreau is of black satin, the overdress being of black and white foulard marocain

A Lovely Ascot frock from Harrods, 1924
A black and white georgette frock, embroidered with silk and beads, worn with a osprey trimmed hat and silken sunshade decorated with sheared marabout (marabou), all from Harrods of Knightsbridge

Woman wearing tea gown 1907
Graceful tea gown in white and blue. Date: 1907

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens fur garments 1905
Edwardian woman wearing a fur Russian sable bolero. 1905

Ruby Ray, performer, comes from an artistic family, her grandfather being the late Erskine Nicol A.R.A. She was bornin Buenos Ayres

Dancing Frock 1909
A dancing frock with square lace yoke threaded with ribbon tied to make a rosette with sash ends, pleated skirt with ruched ribbon trim, sandal slippers with ribbon ties. Date: 1909

High-Waisted Frocks 1918
The silhouette at the close of decade: skirts have become less full but narrow at the hem, waist-lines remain high. Hats: high crowns & narrow brims. Shoes: high heals & bows. Date: 1918

Swedish Frocks 1927
Rather matronly low waisted dresses: two with pleated skirts, also a two-piece dress with blouson top, an open robe in a bright pattern & a blue dress with a tiered skirt. Date: 1927

Frocks / Red Parasol 1899
Blue tunic dress: 3 pointed upper skirts draped up at the back, gauged lace edged yoke. Grey mohair costume with orange lace bodice & simulated tunic. Date: 1899

Seaside Frocks for 1899
Yellow tunic dress, rows of tucks on the sleeves, waist & under-skirt. Grey & purple dress with yoke skirt with curved flounces, lace bodice & jabot & saucer collar. Date: 1899

Evening Frocks 1932
Dinner and Evening frocks: features to note include lace sleeves; bow detail and low back; cartridge pleating; cowl bodice and a taffeta coatee with unusual cuffs. Date: 1932

Coffee & Cakes Party
He wears a single breasted, dark 3-piece suit. Of the ladies frocks: one uses plain fabrics with contrasting collar & cuffs; the other 3 are of various printed textiles. Date: 1930

Suggestions for a spring wedding 1909
Orinigal designs for bridesmaids frocks. 1909

Marie Studholme (1872 - 1930), English actress, as Paulette in My Mimosa Maid. Date: 1909

Advert for Nicholsons womens summer clothing 1886
Woman wearing from Nicholson s, a tennis costume with plain or checked French beiges cassimere cloths or foules with silk laces in bright colours. Date: 1886

Elegant tailored summer dress 1909
Woman wearing Merry Widow hat with plumes and pretty tunic frock with rats tail embroideries in mauve and gold on net. 1909

Simple dining dress 1907
Two Edwardian women wearing simple dresses with hair loosely put up with ribbon and flowers. Date: 1907

Women wearing Edwardian dresses 1907
Two charming frocks with high necks. 1907

Edwardain women wearing tea frock and bridge dress 1907
The tea gown on the right, is printed with tussore in rose-pink and black is worn with a coat of lace outlined with pink taffetas and laced with ribbon to match

Two women in summer clothing for Henley Regatta 1907
Two women wearing designs for Henley Regatta. (left) Dress is of white linen trimmed with panels of pale blue lace fastened with linen buttons

Wedding dress and bridemaids frocks 1907
Beautiful laced wedding dress and bridemaids frocks with large bouquet of flowers. Date: 1907

Summer frocks 1907
Two women wearing charming summer frocks, (left) white muslin with black spots, valenciennes lace and narrow rouleaux of pale blue silk

Weldons fashionable women
Page from a catalogue of a fashion magazine of three 1930s women wearing high waist, long length spring clothing Date: 1935

Summer patterned dresses 1929
Late 1920s evening dresses and blouse, with fashionable swirling patterns. Date: 1929

Cool frocks for hot days 1929
Women wearing fashionable clothing with either floral or abstract design patterns. Date: 1929

Girls seaside frock 1907
Little girl wearing fashionable pale blue linen frock, with bands of striped blue and white zephyr on the bodies and skirt

Skirts favour a circular cut 1929
Three women wearing casual day-time clothing. Date: 1929

Womens dresses 1929
Women wearing fashionable frocks for day and evening. Date: 1929

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove fashionable dresses 1929
Advertisement for womens summer floral dresses. 1929

Women wearing tennis frocks 1907
Two women wearing tennis outfits in muslin. Date: 1907

Fashions for schoolroom and nursery 1929
Young children wearing clothing for their schoolroom and nursery, girls holding hands wearing attractive dresses and a boy wearing his double breasted coat and matching cap holding his sailing boat

Costume August 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886. 1886

Womens seaside clothing 1886
Three women at the seaside. 1886

Womens ball dresses 1886
Elegant dresses to goto to the ball. 1886

Advert for Jays ready-wear evening dresses 1937
Models wearing full-length sweetheart chiffon evening gowns, with shoulder-straps. Date: 1937

Model wearing a floral maternity evening gown 1937
Model wearing a full length draped floral maternity evening gown, lightly shirred across the bust with three hand-run tucks down either side which can be let out inch by inch

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove spring cruises frock 1937
Model wearing embroidered linen belted dress with patch pockets and piped bodies, suitable for sport and cruising. Date: 1937

Advert for for Marshall and Snelgrove spring dresses 1937
Models wearing early spring full length floral print dresses. Date: 1937

After the dance 1907
Woman wearing a elegant white off shoulder evening dress with white long gloves. 1907

Womens Edwardian skirt with belt 1907
Edwardian women wearing tailored-made simple skirts with high necked embroidered blouses with deep collar and cuffs. Date: 1907

Society dresses 1907
Society dresses designed by Redfern, showing the newest styles for the forthcoming autumn season. (left) Shows a charming dinner gown, of white silk tulle over a soft shade of vieux rose

Garden dress 1907
Simple pink linen garden frock. Date: 1907

Fay Davis (1873 - 1945), American stage actress Date: 1899

Hunting clothing 1907
Woman wearing a costume for the moors in Harris Tweed and brown cloth. 1907

Parisian woman wearing picture hat 1907
Parisian woman wearing a simple white narrow striped zephyr with black and white spots. The trimming of the frock is by Bourniche

Garden-party frock 1910
French model wearing a laced frock with a plumed hat. Date: 1910

Fashionable clothing 1910
French women wearing fashionable outdoor wear. 1910

Evening gown 1912
Woman wearing an elegant sulphur-yellow charmeuse and lace softened with black tulle worn over a pair of Larona corsets. 1912

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"Frocks Through the Ages: A Fashion Journey" Step back in time and explore the evolution of frocks, as we delve into captivating moments from fashion history. From Harvey Nichols' iconic advertisement in 1953 to women embracing the outdoors in 1881, these glimpses into the past reveal how they have always been a symbol of style and femininity. In "Fashions for a Coronation Summer" during 1953, elegant ladies adorned themselves with regal frocks fit for a queen. Meanwhile, Christmas Frocks of 1935 brought festive cheer with their intricate designs and luxurious fabrics that shimmered under twinkling lights. Traveling further back, Costume June 1886 showcased Victorian-era frocks that exuded grace and sophistication. The year 1912 witnessed evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace, epitomizing timeless elegance. Even children were not exempt from fashionable trends; adorable little ones donned charming frocks in 1864, reflecting an era where even youth embraced sartorial excellence. Society women at Cowes Week in 1907 displayed their impeccable taste by sporting chic frocks while enjoying leisurely activities. Advertisements from Marshall & Snelgrove's fashionable dresses in 1933 highlighted how these garments became essential elements of every woman's wardrobe. The London fashion house of Fifinella captivated hearts with its avant-garde designs during the roaring twenties (1920), pushing boundaries and redefining what it meant to be stylish. Gorringes inexpensive summer frock advert from 1929 proved that fashion could be accessible without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Gorringes continued to impress women across all walks of life when they introduced their womenswear collection in an advert from 1928 – proving that everyone deserved to feel beautiful regardless of budget or status. As we reflect on these snapshots throughout history, one thing remains constant: Frocks hold a special place in the hearts of women, transcending time and trends.