Hemlines Collection

Evening Dresses / Worth
Sensually draped dresses with narrow beaded straps, square necklines & detailing over one hip - some with double or triple skirts, uneven hemlines & trains. N.B feather fans

COSTUME FOR 1815-1820
French & German dress 1815-20 according to a later source: cut-away coat & white trousers, pelisse with mancherons & dresses with profusely trimmed hemlines

English Dresses Oct 1838
3 gowns all with bishop sleeves, 2 with reverse cuffs, V necklines and pointed waists. Hemlines are trimmed with flounces, embroidery, rouleaux and puffing

Hemline Regulations
A female swimmer having the hemline of her bathing costume inspected at Palm Beach. Date: circa 1925

WW1 fashion - As it was. Is. And Ever Will Be
" What absurd clothes, my dear; besides; you really look a little fast." Cartoon by G. E. Peto in The Sketch, 1915 commenting on the changing silhouette of womens fashion in response to

Monstrosities of 1819-20
A satire on fashion. Amongst the styles mocked are cossack trousers, pinched male waists, high stand-fall collars, the Nelson bustle, huge headgear & profusely adorned hemlines

Gilrs Skipping in Park
Young girls wear pantalettes & dresses with decorated hemlines, gigot sleeves & bands at the waist. Two of the dresses have square collars

Lace Frocks 1929
Feminine dresses with uneven hemlines using lace, silk & satin in tiered flounces, chevron shaped inserts & in gathered side panels & capes

Evening Modes for 1929
A device to lengthen hemlines: the train of this grey princess-shaped gown, also a velvet bridge coat with ruffle trim, a lace gown & a green gown with double bolero corsage

BON GENRE NO. 20 C. 1805
Une soiree de Coblentz - French emigres flee France, and take refuge in Coblentz just across the German border, where they wait for the Revolution to blow over

Costume / Le Bon Genre
Man: double-breasted cut-away coat, pantaloons, top hat & green overcoat with stand-fall collar. Women: white dresses with decorative hemlines, tall crowned hats, ruffs & pelisses

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"Hemlines: A Journey Through Fashion's Changing Silhouettes" From the elegant evening dresses of Worth to the exquisite English dresses of 1815-1820, they have always played a significant role in defining women's fashion. In Oct 1838, costume enthusiasts marveled at the intricate details and craftsmanship of English Dresses, but it was the hemline regulations that truly dictated what was deemed appropriate. As WW1 raged on, fashion remained steadfast - reflecting both tradition and innovation. The iconic phrase "As it was. Is. And Ever Will Be" perfectly captured how hemlines continued to shape women's style during this tumultuous era. Yet amidst all the elegance, there were occasional monstrosities in fashion like those seen in 1819-20 when exaggerated hemlines took center stage. Fast forward to 1929; evening dresses exuded glamour as lace frocks adorned fashionable ladies while they skipped joyfully in parks. Hemlines rose higher than ever before, embracing a newfound sense of liberation and modernity. The same year witnessed an array of stunning evening modes that showcased daring cuts and innovative designs – proving that even with changing times, hemlines remained at the forefront of sartorial evolution. A lady at her dressing table would meticulously choose her attire from BON GENRE NO. 20 C. 1805 – carefully considering not just fabric or color but also where exactly her dress would fall on her legs. Through centuries past and present, one thing remains clear: they can more than mere measurements; they symbolize societal shifts and personal expressions within our ever-evolving world of fashion.