1897 Young Lady's Dress

1897-M74_24_27a-b, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Dress for a young miss circa 1897.

1869 Fashion Plate

1869_red_bustle_lind, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A fashion plate depicting an early bustle dress, dated 1869.

House of Worth Gowns

1887t92-worth, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Two intricate Charles Frederick Worth ballgowns dated from 1887 to 1892. Photo is from the MET.

1870s Grey Bustle Dress

1874-5454, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A lovely grey dress circa 1874 from the McCord Museum.

Robe à la Française circa 1765

1765-MET_2001.472, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A beautiful robe à la française circa 1765, from the MET Costume Institute.

1828 Day Dress

1828-2006AV6217, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A cheerful day dress from 1828.

Blue Edwardian Walking Dress

1909t11-M85_160_3, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A sweet blue edwardian dress, circa 1909 to 1911.

1881 Girl's Dress

1881-girlsdress1999_46_22, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A girl's dainty dress from 1881.

1898 Millinery

1898-M74_50_12, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A lovely millinery plate from 1898.

Wedding Dress circa 1841

1841-weddingM83_231_21, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A very pretty 1841 wedding dress.

Gorgeous Green and White circa 1869

1869-2006AV6107, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A beautiful white and green dress circa 1869. This time was the transition period between the crinoline and the bustle.

Leg O'Mutton Sleeves

1829-M86_266_466, originally uploaded by Lady W.

An elegant trio of ladies from 1829.

1860s Brown and Blue Brocade

1860-M77_77_1, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Pretty blue and brown dress circa 1860.

Red Ball Gown 1807-11

1807t11-2006AV6210, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A beautiful red ball gown circa 1807 to 1811.

Fashion Plate circa 1847

1847-erprnt, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A German fashion plate from 1847.

1886 Bustle Dress

1886-59_13_1a-b, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A black and brown bustle dress circa 1886.

1866 Wedding Dress

1866-M983.123.1.1-3, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A Victorian wedding dress circa 1866 from McCord Museum.

The Pelisse

1821-M86_266_314, originally uploaded by Lady W.

"Pelisse - An ankle-length, figure-fitting overcoat-dress... worn over lighter dress, and usually open in the front, for house or street wear from 1800-1870."
- "The Writers Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800s" by Marc McCutcheon