Flounce Collection (#3)

Fashions October 1868
Girl: pleated skirt, front buttoning tunic, cape collar & skirt ends caught up. Blue dress: double skirt, train, pelerine cape, over skirt with diagonal rows of puffings

Wedding Dress 1868
Dress with tight sleeves, a trained double skirt - the over-skirt overlaps at the front & is bordered with a flounce & rows of flat trim. The veil is extremely long

COSTUME 1844
Grey dress: with black trim applied in horizontal bands of increasing width on the skirt (pyramid style). Dress of blue & purple shot silk: deep flounce of black lace

Reading LA Mode 1840
A young woman reading a copy of " La Mode" wears a pink bonnet & possibly a pelerine- mantelet over a white dress whose hem is decorated with a flounce bordered in lace. Date: 1840

Red or White Dress 1838
Grey robe redingote: bishop sleeves with 3 rows of ruching. Round dress of blue & floral vertical stripes: half sleeves, single flounce, pointed waist, bow trimmings

Blue Gowns 1837
Hair: plaited & coiled over the ears. Dresses: off-the shoulder, long ribbons descending from the waist, single flounce at hem, sleeves consisting of 3 lace flounces

Opera Dress with Turban
Black robe with deep single flounce at the hem worn with a pink edged white opera cloak tied with a long cord with tassel ends & a colourful turban with a gold pin

Walking Dress 1840
Grey dress with a single flounce & bouillon (puffing) on the skirt, lace ruff & brown fur muff & fur-trimmed pelerine-mantlet, broad brimmed bonnet with plumes

Printed Frocks 1929
Print frocks in georgette & chiffon: casino frock with cape, scalloped yokes & uneven hem; bertha corsage, flared flounce & pleated ruffle trim; brown dress: box-pleated flounces

Chiffon Frocks 1929
Pretty chiffon frocks: rose print with flounces from shoulder to hem, blossom print with pleated skirt & hanging scarf ends, chrysanthemum print with train & cape back

Linen Frocks 1929
Practical summer frocks in embroidered linen: collarless jacket & 2 piece dress with flounce, or gored skirt, scarf & plain trim, or a floral dress with coatee bodice

Tunic Dress / Worth 1924
Tunic dress by Worth in an ornate monochrome print with red detailing, plain central panel with motif, sash tied at the hips & a double skirt with a plain pleated flounce

Costume / Girl 1890S
A little girl wears a dark long sleeved yoked dress with tucks & a single flounce at the hem. She appears to have a large silk scarf tied round her neck

Girls & Hoop / Photo 1890S
Two German girls in identical yoked dresses with a single scallop edged flounce, full sleeves & sash, sailor hats, socks & patent leather shoes with a bar & shoes roses

Girl & Basket 1880S
Little girl wears a loose fitting, long sleeved dress, front fastening with buttons, & single flounce topped by a band of self trim at the hem. Shoes with ankle straps

Girl in Green / White 1870
Girl with ringlets: green & white striped tunic dress, square cut corsage, ribbon ceinture & pointed hem drawn up over a short green skirt with flounce & bouillon trim

Fur Trimmed Pelisse 1838
Man: green frock coat, black velvet collar & cuffs. Woman: sable muff, burgundy silk pelisse trimmed with sable, green silk twill dress with a single flounce & bonnet

French Fashions 1891
Wrap-over jacket bodice with gigot sleeves & long basques forming an over-skirt, broad belt & high necked blouse. Gored skirt, plaid blouse & sash worn as a belt & braces

Lady at her Toilet 1903
A ladies maid tightens her mistresss corset who is busy washing her hands & chatting to a friend. Her chemise, with a flounce & ribbon bow trim, is clearly visible

S-Bend Silhouette 1904
An example of the S-Bend silhouette. The heavily ornamented bodice is pouched over the waist giving a disjointed effect. The yoke on the skirt emphasizes the hips

3 Fur Muffs with Roses
Two flat white fur muffs ornamented with pink or yellow roses & a fur-trimmed pink muff with flounce & red rose trim worn with a fur coat or coats with fur collars

Viennese Fashion 1830
Viennese fashion: Ankle length skirts with a flounce at knee level, worn with gauze blouses with a double flounce at shoulder level extending round the entire garment

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"Flounce: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion as we take a journey through time, exploring the captivating allure of flounces. Dating back to 1890 at Worth Fashion House in Paris, flounces have been an integral part of women's attire for centuries. In November 1864, Paris unveiled its latest fashions, showcasing intricate designs that featured these delightful embellishments. Even Queen Isabella II of Spain embraced this trend with her colored garments adorned with flounces, exuding elegance and grace. Traveling to Majorca in the 19th century, we encounter a woman donning a fichu-wimple combination tied at her throat with a ribbon bow called a floque. Her black dress boasts a fitted bodice while her black petticoat is beautifully trimmed with flounces. Completing her ensemble is a fobwatch hanging from her belt – truly capturing the essence of sophistication. Moving forward to France in 1875-1900, an unknown creator mesmerizes us with their creation named "Flounce. " Its origin may be shrouded in mystery but its beauty remains undeniable. This masterpiece showcases delicate craftsmanship and intricate details that epitomize timeless charm. The influence of flounces extends beyond clothing; they even found their way onto the stage. In Aubrey Beardsley's Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes II (1894), these whimsical adornments add flair and playfulness to the marionette costumes – proving that even puppets can embrace high fashion. Venturing further back in time to Italy between 1701-1750 and Northern Italy between 1725-1750, creators unknown present us with stunning flounced artistry. From quilling techniques used on fabrics to ornate borders adorning textiles, each piece showcases unparalleled creativity and skill. Not limited to clothing alone, flounces also graced other items such as bed valances and fragments from borders.