Frocks Collection (#9)

The versatility of Summer fashions, 1927 showing coats and wraps from Paris and frocks for morning, noon and night from Lucien Lelong, Lucile, Jeanne Lanvin, Bishop, Drecoll

The Outer Woman : Ninette fashions, 1927
Ninette Fashions - Coats of distinction for the Outer woman - what t owear by day and night over delicious frocks of the moment Date: 1927

River frocks, dresses for boating from Barkers, 1919 advert
Advertisement for John Barker and Company of High Street, Kensington, offering their bizarre river frocks in a range of fantastic coloured linens and cretonnes

Advert for Debenham & Freebody childrens summer wear 1939
Charming Design for Sunny Days. Attractive pin spot muslin frocks, with periwinkle or red spot, rouleaux to match. 1939

Advert for Debenham & Freebody childrens clothing 1917
Danity clothes for little boys and girls, available at Debenham & Freebody, department store. 1917

Barri advertisement, party frocks for children, WW1
Charming advertisement depicting a number of children around a maypole, all wearing party dresses, from Barri Ltd, of Baker Street, London of course. Date: 1918

Redfern advertisement, dressing well is patriotic, WW1
Advertisement for fashion house, Redfern advising ladies that, It is patriotic to treat our soldiers well, and to look your best when they are home on leave

Becoming fashions combined with true economy, WW1
A double page spread from The Tatler giving examples of economical outfits which could be purchased in wartime. Extravagant evening dresses are not featured but instead coat frocks

Swimming Bath, Barnet Industrial School
Boys in the swimming bath at the Barnet Industrial School, Hertfordshire. The presence around the pool of women in long frocks and children indicates that occasion is some kind of open day. Date: 1908

Women frocks 1929
Gowns to wear beneath our winter coats. Date: 1929

Advert for Barri: Maternity wear 1920
Especially designed to create proper balance for the figure through changing proportions, and is capable of the necessary expansion without removal of any fastening. Date: 1920

A Presentation Party Dress, 1957
A dress and monkey jacket by California Cottons in pure silk of dark green spattered with pale flowers. The dress is sleeveless and would be perfect for cocktail parties. Date: 1957

Advert for Treasure cot: Maternity wear 1930
Maternity frocks. The new treasure maternity frocks for spring wear are in the smartest designs following the latest keynote of fashion

Lace frock 1906
Edwardian woman wearing a very elegant Irish lace frock for the Spring season. Date: 1906

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove teagowns 1917
Two graceful teagowns. 1917

Black & White evening dresses 1929
Black and white flared evening frocks for the Autumn. 1929

Advert for Debenham & Freebody teagown 1928
Model wearing a teagown made from soft metal brocade, with drapery lace down the sides. 1928

Advert for Army & Navy bridal gown 1934
Ivory crepe satin bridal gown. The bodice and sleeves are embroidered entirely with silver bugles and diamate. Date: 1934

Fashion for spring 1934
Two women wearing floral linen dressses, one with knife-pleated underskirt made from black marocain, detachable cape on the shoulders

Womens elegant afternoon dresses 1929
Women wearing elegant afternoon dresses. Date: 1929

Advert for Jays summer clothing 1935
Fashionable ensembles for summertime 1935

Advert for Debenham & Freebody clothing sale 1917
Bargains in Debenham & Freebody. 1917

Advert for Debenham & Freebody frocks 1917
A selection of afternoon dresses. 1917

Collars and ties are important 1929
Winter clothing for women in beige. Date: 1929

Fashion for summer 1934
Both women have three quarter length frocks made from printed crepe, frock on right has cowl-like drapery to the edge with knife-pleats. Light weight coats with frills to edging. Date: 1934

Advert for Swan & Edgar smart frocks 1909
Two women wearing smart tunic frocks in fashionable shantung tussore silk, bodice daintily trimmed pipings. 1909

Fashion for winter 1934
Three women wearing vivid printed evening dresses, dress on the left made from crepe-de-chine draped neckline and frilled sleeves, tied at the back with a long sash

Bridemaid frock 1912
Bridemaid wearing knee length chiffon frock in cream and pink garlanded with tiny pink roses, holding a large bouquet of flowers. Date: 1912

Fashions Day Time Past Present Year 1740 Lady
Artokoloro

Childrens Autumn Frocks, Fashion, Engraving 1882

Childrens Autumn Frocks, Fashion, Engraving 1882

Roland & Rivkin tennis dress advertisement, 1927
Advertisement for freer tennis frocks by Roland and Rivkin, who consider such a cut de rigeur in circles where the game is played keenly. Date: 1927

Fashion by Worth and Molyneux, 1927
Three evening dresses for 1927. From left, a charming frock from Worth carried out in printed white chiffon wiht pastel-coloured flowers

Fashions for 1927
A dainty garden party frock of hand-embroidered voile and a beige and bois de rose crepe de Chine jumper suit, sketched at Messrs. Robinson and Cleaver of Regent Street, London. Date: 1927

Christmas party wear from Gooch s
Advertisement for Goochs of Knightsbridge featuring some Christmas party wear outfits for girls and boys, from a miniature dinner suit on the left, to a party frock of artificial taffeta. Date: 1930

Three women in dinner frocks by Lucien Lelong
1930s Women wearing Dinner frocks with short sleeves. An illustration of three women in dinner frocks by Lucien Lelong (French couturier who was prominent from the 1920s to the 1940s). Date: 1932

Bobby evening dress, 1953
An evening dress with a plunging halter neck-line and full, swirling skirt made from a tropical flower print Ever-glaze cotton. Date: 1953

Wartime fashions, 1940
A variety of smart dresses available as sewing patterns from Weldon s. Date: 1940

Petit Parisiens 1929
D-B jacket & shorts; gingham / plaid frocks; party frock with high waist, gathered skirt, ribbon trim & cape & a tricolour pinafore with pleated skirt, blouse & gilet. Date: 1929

Summer fashion -- coats, wraps and dresses
A selection of elegant summer evening fashion, showing coats, wraps and dresses suitable for wearing for a visit to the casino. They come from Woolland s, and Debenham and Freebody

Can shorts rival these graceful frocks for the courts?
A fashion illustration underlining the great tennis fashion debate of 1932 - Can shorts rival elegants skirts and dresses on the tennis court

Tennis & Garden Frocks
Hammock girl wears green voile dress. Made by Robinson and Cleaver as are the two tennis frocks of heavy silk. Lemonade set is from Gamages

Two Young Girls - Photo
Two rather sullen young girls in their finest frocks pose for a photograph

Debs Evening Frocks 1933
Debutantes practice their bowing wearing evening dress. The back view of the gowns are reflected in a mirror. Two of the gowns have cowl necklines

Waggoners Frocks or no bodys of 1795

Fashionable Frocks 1902
A lady poses in a shot pink and blue dress, while another enjoys the sea air and wears a beige and red dress with a purse attached at the waist

Four Women, Seaside 1893
Four women in fashionable frocks with leg of mutton sleeves in a colonnaded area overlooking the sea

Garden Party Frocks 1910
Dresses suitable for a garden party: a pretty concoction of floral pastel shades ornamented with embroidery & artificial roses worn with large hats & toques

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"Frocks Through the Ages: A Fashion Journey" Step back in time and explore the evolution of frocks, as we delve into captivating moments from fashion history. From Harvey Nichols' iconic advertisement in 1953 to women embracing the outdoors in 1881, these glimpses into the past reveal how they have always been a symbol of style and femininity. In "Fashions for a Coronation Summer" during 1953, elegant ladies adorned themselves with regal frocks fit for a queen. Meanwhile, Christmas Frocks of 1935 brought festive cheer with their intricate designs and luxurious fabrics that shimmered under twinkling lights. Traveling further back, Costume June 1886 showcased Victorian-era frocks that exuded grace and sophistication. The year 1912 witnessed evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace, epitomizing timeless elegance. Even children were not exempt from fashionable trends; adorable little ones donned charming frocks in 1864, reflecting an era where even youth embraced sartorial excellence. Society women at Cowes Week in 1907 displayed their impeccable taste by sporting chic frocks while enjoying leisurely activities. Advertisements from Marshall & Snelgrove's fashionable dresses in 1933 highlighted how these garments became essential elements of every woman's wardrobe. The London fashion house of Fifinella captivated hearts with its avant-garde designs during the roaring twenties (1920), pushing boundaries and redefining what it meant to be stylish. Gorringes inexpensive summer frock advert from 1929 proved that fashion could be accessible without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Gorringes continued to impress women across all walks of life when they introduced their womenswear collection in an advert from 1928 – proving that everyone deserved to feel beautiful regardless of budget or status. As we reflect on these snapshots throughout history, one thing remains constant: Frocks hold a special place in the hearts of women, transcending time and trends.