Empire silhouette

Ladies' clothing of the early 1800s featured a high waistline called Empire and employed the use of soft, lightweight fabrics. Later Romantic style included large sleeves and decorated hems.

Let's face it-- wedding gown shopping can be quite the challenge. At Hitched, we are in full support of coming into the process without too many preconceived notions, but we have found that many brides find it helpful to have a bit of a sense of what they're looking for when they begin the search. We spotted this awesome post that Tram from Phi-Style wrote for Brooklyn Bride awile back that provides a bit of education about gown silhouettes-- a great way to get started when it comes to…

Is it time for the Empire to strike back? Couture designers think so.

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I was cruising Brides.com for a gown I saw in the current issue. Instead, I found this beauty. Colina, created by Pronovias. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and sassy. I also found the following lovely ladies. Nacar ran a close second to Colina. clockwise from top left: calais, cangas, nacar, cordoba So to answer…

Fashion Plate, ‘Dinner Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, April 1, 1825, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

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Details about the fashion concept of the "Empire Line" silhouette, its characteristics,and the dresses designed in this particular style.

Colours used in the Georgian period and Regency - and, when known, date of introduction or when particularly fashionable. Otherwise I h...

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