19th Century Women's Outerwear
Empire Dress:
#1800L13
Muslin, linen, silk, satin, wool, velvet
Starts at $200
1795-1820, Regency style dress. White was the most popular color for eveningwear, pastel colors were favored for day wear. Lightweight fabrics for spring and summer, heavier fabrics for fall and winter. This dress is very elegant and flatters most figures in an unconventional way.
Spencer Jacket:
#1800L14
Wool, velvet, silk, linen
Starts at $80
1795-1820 The Spencer jacket is a Regency garment with a high waist. It was worn for extra warmth in winter and as protection from the sun in the summer. Traditionally it had long sleeves, but they can be of any length. Winter versions closed in the front, summer jackets were open or low-cut.
Romantic Era Dress:
#1800L15
Cotton print, silk, brocade, velvet, other.
Starts at $200
1830’s. The Romantic era dresses went through several changes, but were characterized by a small waist, conical skirt and very BIG sleeves. Waistbands became pointed at the end of the decade and the fullness of the sleeve moved down the arm.
Early Victorian Dress:
#180016
Starts at $250
1840’s. Narrow, sloped shoulders restrict arm movement giving women a very “feminine” posture. The waist comes to a narrow point and multiple petticoats support wide skirts. The practice of making day and evening bodices to match a skirt began in this decade. Day bodices have a high neckline, evening bodices are usually off the shoulder with short sleeves. Skirts should be worn over a starched & corded petticoat, or multiple layers of petticoats to achieve the desired fullness.
Gored Skirt:
#1800L17
Starts at $100
1850’s & 60’s. This gored skirt fits over a hoop petticoat or crinoline. There are two styles, the first is designed to go over a round hoop and the second fits an elliptical crinoline. Both can be worn with bustles by tying up the excess fabric, which is exactly what women of the 19th century did!
Truly Victorian 240 Ball Gown Skirt(s) shown here.
Pagoda Bodice
#1800L18
Starts at $120
1850’s & 60’s. This mid century bodice has triangular sleeves with the fullness at the wrist. Engageantes were worn underneath it to cover the arms. This bodice can be cut high or low for day and evening wear.
Zouave Jacket
#1800L19
Starts at $80
1860’s. Zouave jackets were inspired by military dress, and are similar to Spencer jackets. They are short-waisted, button at the neck and fall away to curve around the back. Much like a cardigan today.
Artistic / Aesthetic Dress:
#1800L20
Starts at $100*
1860 - 1900. Inspired by the Pre Raphaelite art movement, many of these dresses were similar to Regency styles, early Renaissance and fantasy Medieval styles. Artistic dresses are characterized by a more “natural” form and an uncorseted figure.
*Price is based on the cut of the garment and additional details. Be prepared for a wide price range.
Tea Gown:
#1800L21
Starts at $200
1870’s. Tea gowns were artistic-inspired gowns with a loose & flowing sack back, worn with or without a corset. Tea gowns were worn for informal entertaining in the home or having tea at a family member’s house.
Princess Cut Gown:
#1800L22
Starts at $250
1870’s. The princess gown is made from panels and gores that go from neck to hem. It is form-fitting from neck to knees then flairs out with a long train and many embellishments. Fabrics were light and airy silks or sheers.
Cuirass Bodice:
#1800L23
Starts at $120
1870’s A long waisted, form-fitting bodice that fits over a bustle.
Skirt with a train:
#1800L24
Starts at $50
1870’s. This is a very elegant A-line skirt with a train. The extensive use of trim disguises the simple design.
Polonaise:
#1800L25
Starts at $150
1880's. The polonaise is a recurring fashion trend, and as always, very popular. Polonaise gowns could be of any length or cut, they could have squared off fronts, rounded skirts, low or high necklines... just about any variation that other garments of the time had. The defining feature of this garment is the pick-up bustle skirt and cut-away front.
Gored Skirt:
#1800L26
Starts at $50
1890’s. This gored skirt fits nicely over a bustle or can be worn on its own. It falls smoothly to create a very clean look.
The skirt pictured is an 1870 or 1886 All Round Skirt from an original magazine plate.
Shirtwaist:
#1800L27
Starts at $45
1890’s day wear button-down shirt.
Riding Habit:
#1800L28
Starts at $200
Styles change depending on region and year. As always, women's riding habits echoed men's fashions.
19th Century Women's Outerwear
Empire Dress:
#1800L13
Muslin, linen, silk, satin, wool, velvet
Starts at $200
1795-1820, Regency style dress. White was the most popular color for eveningwear, pastel colors were favored for day wear. Lightweight fabrics for spring and summer, heavier fabrics for fall and winter. This dress is very elegant and flatters most figures in an unconventional way.
Spencer Jacket:
#1800L14
Wool, velvet, silk, linen
Starts at $80
1795-1820 The Spencer jacket is a Regency garment with a high waist. It was worn for extra warmth in winter and as protection from the sun in the summer. Traditionally it had long sleeves, but they can be of any length. Winter versions closed in the front, summer jackets were open or low-cut.
Romantic Era Dress:
#1800L15
Cotton print, silk, brocade, velvet, other.
Starts at $200
1830’s. The Romantic era dresses went through several changes, but were characterized by a small waist, conical skirt and very BIG sleeves. Waistbands became pointed at the end of the decade and the fullness of the sleeve moved down the arm.
Early Victorian Dress:
#180016
Starts at $250
1840’s. Narrow, sloped shoulders restrict arm movement giving women a very “feminine” posture. The waist comes to a narrow point and multiple petticoats support wide skirts. The practice of making day and evening bodices to match a skirt began in this decade. Day bodices have a high neckline, evening bodices are usually off the shoulder with short sleeves. Skirts should be worn over a starched & corded petticoat, or multiple layers of petticoats to achieve the desired fullness.
Gored Skirt:
#1800L17
Starts at $100
1850’s & 60’s. This gored skirt fits over a hoop petticoat or crinoline. There are two styles, the first is designed to go over a round hoop and the second fits an elliptical crinoline. Both can be worn with bustles by tying up the excess fabric, which is exactly what women of the 19th century did!
Truly Victorian 240 Ball Gown Skirt(s) shown here.
Pagoda Bodice
#1800L18
Starts at $120
1850’s & 60’s. This mid century bodice has triangular sleeves with the fullness at the wrist. Engageantes were worn underneath it to cover the arms. This bodice can be cut high or low for day and evening wear.
Zouave Jacket
#1800L19
Starts at $80
1860’s. Zouave jackets were inspired by military dress, and are similar to Spencer jackets. They are short-waisted, button at the neck and fall away to curve around the back. Much like a cardigan today.
Artistic / Aesthetic Dress:
#1800L20
Starts at $100*
1860 - 1900. Inspired by the Pre Raphaelite art movement, many of these dresses were similar to Regency styles, early Renaissance and fantasy Medieval styles. Artistic dresses are characterized by a more “natural” form and an uncorseted figure.
*Price is based on the cut of the garment and additional details. Be prepared for a wide price range.
Tea Gown:
#1800L21
Starts at $200
1870’s. Tea gowns were artistic-inspired gowns with a loose & flowing sack back, worn with or without a corset. Tea gowns were worn for informal entertaining in the home or having tea at a family member’s house.
Princess Cut Gown:
#1800L22
Starts at $250
1870’s. The princess gown is made from panels and gores that go from neck to hem. It is form-fitting from neck to knees then flairs out with a long train and many embellishments. Fabrics were light and airy silks or sheers.
Cuirass Bodice:
#1800L23
Starts at $120
1870’s A long waisted, form-fitting bodice that fits over a bustle.
Skirt with a train:
#1800L24
Starts at $50
1870’s. This is a very elegant A-line skirt with a train. The extensive use of trim disguises the simple design.
Polonaise:
#1800L25
Starts at $150
1880's. The polonaise is a recurring fashion trend, and as always, very popular. Polonaise gowns could be of any length or cut, they could have squared off fronts, rounded skirts, low or high necklines... just about any variation that other garments of the time had. The defining feature of this garment is the pick-up bustle skirt and cut-away front.
Gored Skirt:
#1800L26
Starts at $50
1890’s. This gored skirt fits nicely over a bustle or can be worn on its own. It falls smoothly to create a very clean look.
The skirt pictured is an 1870 or 1886 All Round Skirt from an original magazine plate.
Shirtwaist:
#1800L27
Starts at $45
1890’s day wear button-down shirt.
Riding Habit:
#1800L28
Starts at $200
Styles change depending on region and year. As always, women's riding habits echoed men's fashions.