Wedding Ensemble, 1901, Italian
Met MuseumThe appliqués of this wedding dress exemplify the whip-like curves and scrolls characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. Made in Rome for Mrs. Frederick Dand Sherman in 1901, the design of the dress shows the impact of the Art Nouveau movement throughout Europe by that year. While the white-on-white color palette would have been a conventional choice for a bride just after the turn of the century, the asymmetical trimming would have been a deliberately bold and fashion-conscious choice. The shape of the skirt and cut of the sleeves particularly suits the overall decorative scheme of the dress
1950’s Vintage Cocktail Dresses
I would legitimately be in heaven if I owned any one of these. I’d never take it off. They’re all so darn beautiful!
The Seventh Seal, 1957
#Det sjunde inseglet #1950s #The Seventh Seal #Ingmar Bergman
Teddy
1925-1930
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The main foundation garment of the 1920s was the combination, or as it came to be known, the teddy. Unlike the combinations before it that had to accommodate voluminous skirts and petticoats, the short teddy had a crotch that opened and closed with snaps. This way you could wear the short new skirts of the 20s and go dancing without worrying about your skirt flying up and showing your bits off to the world.
Dress
1905-1907
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
I feel McGonagall would’ve worn this when she was younger.
