Flounces Collection (page 3)

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

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

Costume October 1851
Gowns by Monsieur Gagelin. A Spanish style manteau or cloak of lace with a ?hood is worn by one lady while her companion sports a grey 3/4 length manteau

Black Ensemble 1929
Ensemble by Ts Talbot: black crepe satin dress with deep fold-over collar, bow fastenings down the front, cap sleeves & tiered flounces descending from the hips

Quilted Red Dress 1868
Green & white polonaise dress with 3 skirts & ornamented with rouleaux, flounces & bows. Red quilted dress with polonaise & double skirt. Girl wears a black mantle with cape

Dryden / Fashion / 132
Woman in a blue flounce dress

Nos Loisirs March 1924
Warm tubular shaped low waisted dresses: one with fur cuffs & collar & a pleated skirt, the other with double hip flounces. N.B ribbed stockings & small bags/ purses

Vienna Fashion 1843
A Viennese woman wears a dress & a small cape in a large checked print. The cuffs & collar are of lace. A long veil falls from the back of her bonnet

Crinoline Hampers Walk
Kitty & Adolphus attempt a country walk but her fashionable silhouette creates yet another barrier between them & happiness. Fido, her dog makes a break for freedom

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

Ball Dress / Bouquet 1861
Green dress: fluted flounces, white tulle over-skirt looped up with plumes, corsage en coeur. Garibaldi shirt, black skirt with a red velvet band at the hem & on the pockets

Costume January 1862
Ball / evening dress: pink & white ruched edged flounces, over-skirt hitched up at the sides & ornamented with pink roses. Black pardessus with pagoda sleeves

Musical Ladies 1851
Skirt with 5 flounces, black lace jacket & broad floating ribbon ends descending from the waist. Green redingote: bow trim, undersleeves with reversed vandyked cuffs

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

Lace Frocks 1929
Feminine dresses with uneven hemlines using lace, silk & satin in tiered flounces, chevron shaped inserts & in gathered side panels & capes

USA Teen Fashion 1924
Selection of teenage fashions: tubular drop waist dresses or skirts & tunic style blouses in patterned prints with flounces, tiered skirts round collars & embroidery

Girl with Skipping Rope
A girl in a long sleeved dress with button front detail, narrow ruff & knife-pleated flounces at the hem & rear in imitation of womens fashion & buttoned boots

Husband / Wife / Belfast 19C
Man: short S-B jacket, rounded pocket flap, bound edges & cut-away at the front. Woman: jacket body, beaded collar, ruff, open tunic & skirt with knife-pleated flounces

Costume / Photo by Watson
Man: frock coat. Woman: jacket body, gauging & buttons on the cuff, ruff at the neck, draped tunic & a skirt with pleated flounces of varying depth & a very severe hairstyle

Costume / Girl / Photo 1860S
Girl: short dress with full skirted & 3 narrow flounces, puffed sleeves, bodice low & off the shoulders, belt & lacy drawers. Hair: chignon & hair net

GIRL & BASKET C. 1880
Girl wears a short dress with plain bodice, long sleeves, four flounces on the skirt, high round collar & lace cuffs, ribbed stockings & buttoned boots

Cross Paris Street 1815
White robe with sleeves en bouffants, high ruff & multiple flounces at the hem, a Kashmir shawl & a black high crowned hat with ostrich plumes. Her key is tied to a handkerchief

Fashion Plate 1905
Costumes with tablier skirts & sleeves that are full on the upper arm. One has a bolero style jacket bodice, the other lace flounces. Hats: tricorn hat with rosette, large flat hat

C18th Century Revival
Fine feathers in wartime: dress designers attempt to counter the practical move of wearing shorter, fuller skirts by employing impractical styles of previous centuries

Ascot Frock 1933
Ascot frock by Raphael, Lewis & Silver in a bold azalia floral print with 3 beige organdie flounces at the hem & a matching cross-over front jacket with puffed sleeves

Theatrical Dress
A decollete gown with theatrical skirt length: bell shaped skirt with layers of accordian pleated flounces. N.B applique leaf motif, diamante straps, court shoes

Mourning Dress 1844
Mourning Dress: black lace dress with two deep flounces beneath small puffings (bouillon); dress with caraco bodice & ruched trim open to reveal a chemisette

Music Cover / Crinoline
THE CRINOLINE SCHOTTISCHE: a piece of music probably written in 1857 to mark the advent of the cage crinoline. A woman in a crinoline walks down the street

Walking Dress 1861
Shot silk dress, waistcoat corsage, trimmed with green shamrocks & bands. Grey & black plaid paletot bound with black silk over a lilac dress with 2 fluted flounces

Walking Dress 1860
Black velvet mantle, green silk dress; blue silk dress with black & blue flounces, sleeves with puffings & black frills; Pardessus Medici with violet silk ruchings

Wedding Dress 1840
A young bride about to sign the register wears a dress with 3 lace edged flounces, pointed waist, bell shaped upper sleeves worn over a tightfitting under sleeve

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"Flounces: A Timeless Fashion Statement" From the elegant English Dresses of October 1838 to the glamorous Fox Fur Stole of 1924, they have been a beloved embellishment in the world of fashion. The Debenham and Freebody dress collection showcases exquisite gowns adorned with delicate flounces, adding an air of sophistication and femininity. In a captivating studio fashion portrait by Chanel, we see the Countess de la Falaise donning a stunning evening gown made from white cotton tulle. Innumerable frills cascade down her dress, showcasing the artistry behind these intricate flounces. Traveling back to 1883 at the entrance to Jardin de Paris, fashionable women can be seen wearing bonnets, shawls, and dresses with enchanting flounces. These ladies carry parasols as they prepare for an evening entertainment in this picturesque Parisian park. The allure transcends borders and time periods. A handcolored copperplate engraving depicts a Woman of Valencia in Spain during the 19th century. Her gothic lace sleeves and falbala flounced skirt showcase her impeccable style and attention to detail. Even within artistic realms like Aubrey Beardsley's Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes or lithographs capturing moments such as "A farmer pauses in his work to flirt with a young woman, " we witness how flounces add whimsy and charm to various scenes. No grand event is complete without them; even at The Italian Opera in 1852 or amidst The Last Boulevard Lions in 1853, women proudly flaunt their dresses adorned with spiral sleeves, ruffs, and cascading flounces. Through centuries past till present day runways, one thing remains certain -it can here to stay. Whether it's enhancing elegance or infusing playfulness into ensembles, these decorative frills continue captivating hearts worldwide. So embrace this timeless fashion statement and let flounces bring a touch of enchantment to your wardrobe.