1880s ball gown

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for 1880s ball gown. Get inspired and try out new things.
878 people searched this
·
Last updated 17h
Before the Automobile: Natural form ball gown, the Toulmouche project Auguste Toulmouche, Gala Gown, Bustle Dress, 19th Century Fashion, History Fashion, Natural Form, Victorian Clothing, Vintage Gowns, Antique Clothing

This project was inspired by the beautiful paintings Auguste Toulmouche painted in the late 1870's and early 1880's. The idea was to make a ball gown after The Love Letter and Le Billet to be worn at Costume College gala and change the bodice later in to a corset cover and short jacket combination, like the artistic boudoir ensembles seen in Réflexion de la Beauté or Watering the Flowers later in the evening. The dress is made from duchess silk satin. The bodice is flat lined with soft…

2.7k

Related interests