Marie Antoinette's Dress

Watch this video from the Royal Ontario Museum regarding this stunning dress.

Marie Antoinette's dress. Image @Royal Ontario Museum

Friday Follow: 18th Century Inspired Fashions

The blog pretty passions, fine fashions recently featured18th century inspired gowns from recent fashion shows.

These gowns, including the pirate-inspired gown, are simply splendid.

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Powdering Jacket

In 1790, Jane Austen was 15 years old. I wonder if she was familiar with the powdering jacket, worn when a woman's wig was being powdered and readied for a formal occasion. Read more about 18th century hair dressing at this post on Trouvais.

Ladies powdering jacket, c. 1790
Image @Trouvais

18th Century Back in Fashion: Video

Dear Santa, for Christmas, I'd like one of these gowns.

18th century back in fashion | Video of the day by deutschewelle

18th century women's clothing layers

This is a wonderful YouTube video that shows you exactly how women in the late 18th century dressed. The period would be during Jane Austen's mother's time and when Jane was a child.

Friday Follow: Dames a la Mode

For the 18th and 19th century fashion conscious, click on this link to find fashion plates of the 18th and 19th centuries on Dames a la Mode. Click on links on the sidebar. Enjoy!

Image @Dames a la Mode