Bodice Collection (page 16)

Stiebel Lace Dress
A pretty design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a lace summer dress with a typical 50s fitted bodice and full skirt. Hat, gloves & corsage complete the outfit

Stiebel / Picture Dress
A sumptuous evening dress in white tulle with a mimosa bodice, deep green velvet belt & huge skirt with many layers. By Victor Stiebel at Jacqmar

Costume Sears Roebuck
Dress with pleated Russian tunic, low sash & gathered bodice; or flaring Russian tunic with yoke, narrow under- skirt & a hanging waist coatee bodice. Hats: brimless

Klimt Dress Circa 1914
Artistic & exotic looking Klimt inspired dress with a translucent upper bodice, embroidered split tunic with train & fringed tango skirt worn with a feather headdress

BLOUSES 1915
Selection of blouses in floral, striped & plain fabrics with lace over-bodice, wide shawl collars, wired stand collars, epaulettes & various cuff styles

Victor Stiebel / Gown
A design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant bias cut evening dress, complete with sequinned trim, pin tucked bodice and puffed sleeves

Patriotic Pillow 1915
Dress by Jessie Porter: triple skirt in a lightweight striped fabric, the upper skirt in plain black, vest bodice with dentate edge, wide brimmed hat. Girl: short double smock

Evening Dress 1860S
Coloured skirt & bodice; corsage off the shoulder, pointed waist back & front & a doule skirt. White bertha & overskirt caught up at the sides & trimmed with roses

Blue & White Dress 1875
Blue & white dress with low, square neckline & jacket bodice, under-skirt composed of lace flounces & puffings, the over-skirt arranged over a bustle or crinolette

Costume / Feather Fan / 1900
Gown with a sac bodice composed of a large weave net, high all round collar with ruff, floral relief trim & an accordian pleated skirt ornamented with beaded waves

Fashion 1900 / Liz
Tunic dress. The simulated tunic is pointed front & back with a chevron design to which is attached accordian pleated flounces. A double ruffle ornaments the bodice

FRENCHWOMAN 1780 - 1
On the eve of the Revolution, this aristocrat wears a gown with absurdly exaggerated hips, contrasting with her narrow waist and low cut bodice

Rossetti / Pistrucci
DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poet and Pre-Raphaelite artist at the age of six

Babies / Long Clothes 1863
Long clothes - possibly a christening robe adorned with tucked panels & lace insertions; short clothes with vandyked sleeves & bodice, also habit-shirts & sleeves

Close-up of a girls dress decorated with old gold coins, Lambri Triti festival, Olymbos, Karpathos, Dodecanese islands, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

Costume / Women / 1495
An aristocratic lady, probably French, in a richly decorated costume

Amelie / Queen Portugal
AMELIE, QUEEN OF PORTUGAL Wife of CARLOS I, daughter of the Comte de Paris

Vittoria Colonna / Larmess
VITTORIA COLONNA Italian poet, noted for her Petrarchan sonnets

FRENCHWOMAN 1614 - 2
A marked change of fashion takes place when Louis XIII inherits the throne : the wide lace collar and low-cut bodice are new styles which distinguish the period

Pink & Blue Dress 1878
Grey-blue dress with V neck, central panel ornamented with horizontal straps, the sleeves & upper bodice with tassels & a white chemise with stand up collar with a ruffle edge

Pink & Black Dress 1878
Pink princess dress: jacket bodice ornamented with black embroidery, cuffs & hem bordered in black with buttons. A black vandyked band applied to the skirt

Paris Fashions for 1874
Dresses with single, trained skirts with tablier fronts in 2 colours. Ruffs are worn. The polonaise is replaced by a basque on a jacket bodice or a large sash tied over a bustle

Costume June 1870
Dresses comprised of an under- skirt, upper-skirt with apron front & jacket bodice with basques deep enough to form an over-skirt. Girl: tunic with pointed hem & waistband

Le Follet Fashions 1850S
NB: Bows arranged on the bodice like echelles & fringing; open bodice with a habit shirt; a waistcoat body; white dress with plaid sash crossed over the bodice & floating ends

LADIES & BOY 1865
Boy: Danish trousers & Zouave jacket. Women: bodice with square basques, fourreau skirt (each panel trimmed); hitched- up walking skirt & hooded mantle in spotted fabric

Costume / Amy Aged 10 1865
Girl wears a dress with loose, pleated bodice, a crinoline supported short skirt trimmed with lattice motifs & sleeves with epaulettes & turned back cuffs. Hair worn plain

Racial / Norway / Lady 1821
Red dress: square neckline & short, puffed sleeves ornamented with cord trim, tucker & cuffs possibly of muslin & a broad black belt with a silver clasp

Fashions for Nov 1840
Dress with vertical detailing on the bodice & skirt, various capes & mantles: sleeveless opera mantle with armholes & a hood; tartan edged pelisse mantel

Grey or Striped Gown
Robe redingote: bishop sleeves, defined lapels on the bodice & trimmed to simulate a front opening. Adorned with black net lace. Hair: worn flat to the head

Costume Parisiens 2885
Hat: large turned-up brim at the front, trimmed with plumes. Dress: lace imbecile sleeves with mancherons, low bodice pointed front & back with Grecian drapery

Exotic Lady 1830S
Hair dressed in large sausage curls; large red turban; huge pearl drop earrings; pearl necklace; red scarf; gown with black bodice, lace tucker & striped gigot sleeves

Grey Silk Dress & Turban
Pale grey satin dress with large, puffed sleeves; gold brooches worn on the bodice & sleeves; green turban with bird of paradise feathers; pearl necklace

Costume - Women 1819
4 gowns of 1819: 3 have large ruffs with vandyke or scallop edged pelerines or collars. 1 gown has a gallo-greek bodice. All hems have decorative bands or edging

Dresses Late 1940S
Three dresses all with tight waists and calf-length skirts. One has a straight skirt with wrap-over, button bodice with fringing, plus white collar and cuffs

Little Black Dress 1948
A black dress with 3/4 length sleeves, square neckline, finely pleated bodice detail and skirt. Worn with black gloves, court shoes and a Salvation Army style bonnet

1834 Arty Clothes
Man: grey cossacks, fitted jacket, red fringed sash & gothic style slippers. Woman: white dress, imbecile sleeves encased below the elbow, brown bodice & vandyked apron

Fashions September 1850
Plaid dress: open jacket bodice, chemisette, pagoda sleeves with engageantes. Jackets: (mantles, pardessus) with lace trim, skirts & cuffs or dentilated borders

Costume January 1849
Two gowns with lace berthas, one with a caraco bodice; two outdoor garments possibly mantles, one trimmed in brown fur with a matching fur muff

Sporty Frocks 1929
Cotton print frocks: sports frock with square neck, button bodice & gathered shoulder straps; moire print with panels & piping; abstract print with flared skirt panel

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

Costume / A Florent 1902
S-bend ladies wear gowns with trained gored skirts, braid trim & sleeves with fullness at the lower arm. Also an open bodice, turned back cuffs, lace yoke & belts

Female Type / Sepia C1860
A dress in a horizontally striped fabric with front buttoning bodice, gigot sleeves, white cuffs & collar, a plain skirt, brooch & pendant on a long chain

Baby Lying down C1890
LONG CLOTHES - CHRISTENING ROBE: with bands of narrow tucks at the hem, finely gathered bodice & long sleeves with lace insertions & cuffs

Mother & Baby / Costume
LONG CLOTHES - CHRISTENING ROBE: with narrow tucks at the hem. Woman: bodice with tight long sleeves & epaulettes, a high neck & the front ornamented with pin tucks

Female Type / Beige Dress
Close-up detail of a jacket bodice with fringed basques, narrow stand collar & funnel sleeves. Her hair is dressed in a chignon with a small straw hat worn tilted forward

Costume / Family 1890S
Woman: plain skirt, separate bodice with gigot sleeves, pleated detail & stand collar. Girls: white broderie Anglaise frocks, shoulder ribbon bows & sashes & shoes with bars

Velvet Frock 1880S
Boy: velvet costume of skirt & bodice with short sleeves, button detail & dentate border, lace edged drawers, cuffs & falling tucker (collar), sash & button boots

Father & Child 1860S
A man in a frock coat & light coloured necktie holds a very small child on a plinth who wears a short frock with short puffed sleeves, buttoned bodice & ankle strap shoes

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"Bodice: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion through the ages with the captivating bodice. From a stunning blue dress paired with a refreshing beer in 1922 to fashions fit for a coronation summer in 1953, this garment has always been at the forefront of style. Imagine four ballerinas gracefully pirouetting on a music sheet, their delicate bodices accentuating their every move. Or picture a Tunisian beauty confidently showcasing her ample front, proving that the they are empower and embrace diverse body types throughout history. Even centuries ago, women like Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke in c1600 or Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett-John Michael Wright in 1942 knew how to captivate attention with their exquisite bodices. Anne Boleyn herself, Queen of England and second wife to King Henry VIII, was known for her iconic gowns featuring intricately designed bodices. In more recent times, flapper dresses took center stage in 1923 as young women embraced liberation and freedom. Meanwhile, an elegant lady from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showcased her unique cultural heritage while donning a beautifully crafted bodice. The influence of Parisian fashion cannot be overlooked when discussing the evolution of the bodice. In 1888's latest Paris fashions spread across Europe like wildfire as women eagerly adorned themselves with these stylish garments. Whether it was ice skating women embracing both grace and warmth in 1899 or Victor Stiebel's day dress capturing elegance and sophistication during his time - one thing remains constant: The timeless allure of the bodice continues to enchant fashion enthusiasts worldwide. So next time you slip into your favorite outfit featuring a carefully tailored bodice remember its rich history spanning decades - from royal courts to everyday life - reminding us that true style is everlasting.