Cocktail Dresses Collection

Nice Carnival, the traditional "Battle of Flowers", Chromolithography, France 1901
FGL5495325 Nice Carnival, the traditional "Battle of Flowers", Chromolithography, France 1901.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Title page from the first edition of ' Mrs. Perkins's Ball', 1847 (print)
865911 Title page from the first edition of ' Mrs. Perkins's Ball', 1847 (print); (add.info.: Title page of first edition of ''Mr Perkins's Ball'')

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643333 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Souvenir of an "International Ball" (Portrait of Miss Kathleen Bruce), 1907 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879470 Souvenir of an "International Ball" (Portrait of Miss Kathleen Bruce), 1907 (oil on canvas) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood (1863-1937); 116.8x87.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Evening Dress by JC Worth, 1925 (coloured photo)
1791606 Evening Dress by JC Worth, 1925 (coloured photo); (add.info.: evening dress by JC Worth. Picture by Duboutin in 1925); Photo © CCI.

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669739 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629735 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643331 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847, published 1903 (print)
3769746 Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847, published 1903 (print); (add.info.: Novel by William Makepeace Thackeray English Literature-An Illustrated Record)

Portrait of the Marquise Casati with peacock feathers, 1911-1913 (oil on canvas)
7146720 Portrait of the Marquise Casati with peacock feathers, 1911-1913 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

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Ball gown, c. 1872 (silk)
7336198 Ball gown, c.1872 (silk) by French School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: designed by Charles Frederick Worth ( 1825-1895))

Leaving the Ball, 1905 (oil on canvas)
7332052 Leaving the Ball, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Concert of Paganini (oil on canvas)
886919 Concert of Paganini (oil on canvas) by Gatti, Annibale (1828-1909); Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Evening dresses. (Illustration, 1924)
5975894 Evening dresses. (Illustration, 1924) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion)

Cinderella, 1897 (lithography)
398335 Cinderella, 1897 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Affiche de Dudley Hardy, Angleterre and Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Lith)

After the Dance, 1883 (oil on canvas)
7262386 After the Dance, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 112.4x86.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by John Lavery (1856-1941))

Two Ladies in a Salon, 1924 (pen and black ink with bodycolour)
7074461 Two Ladies in a Salon, 1924 (pen and black ink with bodycolour) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection

The Engagement Ring, 1905 (oil on canvas)
7074537 The Engagement Ring, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 50.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection

The Pink Dress (oil on panel)
BIR108307 The Pink Dress (oil on panel) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 53.4x59 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; © Birmingham Museums Trust; English, out of copyright

Arrival at the Opera, 1909 (oil)
7076470 Arrival at the Opera, 1909 (oil) by Sykes, Charles Robinson (1875-1950); Private Collection

Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)
7186884 Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son)

Young woman making fun of an older woman, 1908 (illustration)
7229269 Young woman making fun of an older woman, 1908 (illustration) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman mocking an older woman: she laughs in her face)

Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour)
7205681 Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Cock of the Walk (engraving)
7178060 Cock of the Walk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock of the Walk. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Preparations for the Fiesta, 1880 (oil on canvas)
145457 Preparations for the Fiesta, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 35.5x26 cm; Private Collection

A full-dress party (engraving)
7178748 A full-dress party (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A full-dress party)

"I am the Gorilla of Monsieur Chaillu"(colour litho)
7202560 " I am the Gorilla of Monsieur Chaillu" (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for cover of sheet music of Mr Gorilla)

Buckinghams Dye for mens whiskers, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154206 Buckinghams Dye for mens whiskers, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckinghams Dye for mens whiskers)

Theater-Vestibul (The Vestibule of the Theatre), 1895 (watercolour)
7205682 Theater-Vestibul (The Vestibule of the Theatre), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Private Box, Drury Lane, 1837 (oil on canvas)
6201768 Private Box, Drury Lane, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 71.1x91.44 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Three Beautiful Connoisseurs (oil on canvas)
417250 Three Beautiful Connoisseurs (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 88.7x69.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Yellow cocktail dress designed by Don Loper and worn by Ella Fitzgerald, 1950s
This yellow and orange cocktail dress was designed by Don Loper and worn by African-American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. The bodice of the dress is fitted with a sweetheart neckline

Maid with harlequin, c. 1900 (watercolour)
AIS5371340 Maid with harlequin, c. 1900 (watercolour) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eIberfoto; Russian, out of copyright

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"Cocktail Dresses: A Timeless Elegance Through Art" Step into a world of glamour and sophistication with cocktail dresses, the epitome of timeless elegance. Just like the masterpieces that have captured the essence of beauty throughout history, these dresses are an art form in themselves. Take a journey back to 1911-1913 with "Portrait of the Marquise Casati with peacock feathers, " where opulence meets grace. The vibrant colors and intricate details mirror the allure of cocktail dresses, designed to make heads turn at any occasion. In Anna Neagle's 1940 painting, we see a woman exuding confidence and charm in her cocktail dress. This oil on canvas captures the essence of femininity and showcases how these dresses empower women through their impeccable style. Travel further back to c. 1872 when ball gowns were transformed into shorter, more versatile creations known as cocktail dresses. Made from luxurious silk fabric, they allowed women freedom to move while still maintaining an air of sophistication. "Leaving the Ball" in 1905 portrays women bidding farewell after a night filled with music and dance. Their elegant evening attire hints at what would later become known as cocktail dresses – chic yet comfortable enough for socializing long into the night. Inspired by Paganini's enchanting melodies, "Concert of Paganini" depicts women adorned in exquisite evening gowns that resemble modern-day cocktail dresses. These paintings remind us that fashion evolves but never loses its ability to captivate hearts. An illustration from 1924 showcases various styles of evening wear including stunning cocktail dresses fit for every taste and personality, and is evident that even then, designers recognized their versatility and appeal among fashionable ladies. Just like Cinderella's transformation in 1897 lithography piece, slipping into a well-fitted cocktail dress can make any woman feel like royalty. The delicate lines capture both innocence and sensuality – qualities that define these enchanting dresses.