dress edwardian - 20 - 30s

An artistic movement characterized by intricate designs, flowing lines, and decorative motifs, prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Art Nouveau

A term coined to describe the idealized American girl of the early 20th century, characterized by a confident and athletic demeanor.

Gibson Girl

S-bend corset

A type of corset that created an S-shaped silhouette by forcing the hips back and the bust forward, popular in the Edwardian period.

La Belle Époque

A period in French history characterized by cultural flourishing and artistic innovation occurring in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

High Society fashion

The styles worn by the upper classes during the Edwardian period, often characterized by luxurious fabrics and elaborate detailing.

Organic motifs

Design elements inspired by nature, such as floral patterns and flowing lines, commonly seen in Art Nouveau and Edwardian fashion.

Lingerie dress

A type of women’s dress resembling lingerie, popularized during the Edwardian period, often adorned with lace and ruffles.

Hobble skirt

A skirt style that was narrow at the hem, restricting movement and popular in the period following the Edwardian era.

The influence of military styles and practical designs in civilian clothing during and after World War I.

Militarism in fashion

Art Noveau Stylized peacock + Geometric Tendrils

Jacques Doucet

Corset “monobosom”

Height of Lingerie

Complex stitching

Lace inserts

hand work

edwardian

pompadour hairstyle

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Picture hat

minaret tunics

Fin de siecle

Norfolk Jacket

sport jacket

blazer

four-in-hand tie

Duster

protective hats, and goggles as

they rode in open cars.

Delphos

cami-knickers, stepins, teddies

knickers

hobbie skirt

cloche hat

broad brim or brimless

pullover

stetson hat

straw boater

trench coat

acetate

art deco

english drape suit

chemise and tunic

ensambles

clutch coat

brassiere

rayon

In use as a cheap silk substitute

Now affordable for low priced

underwear and hosiery

New Textile Use Rubber Elastic

bobbed hair

marcel wave

poiret dress

sportwear

raccoon coat

pencil sihouette

X shape

Tilted picture hat

Frothy ruffles of organza

Shoulder emphasis

Flower décolletage

popover dress

batwing sleeves

raglan style sleeves

the bias cut

lacoste knit shirt

dirndl skirt

cummberbund

eisenhower jacket

flap pockets

pork pie hat

zoot suit

weejuns