18th Century and Earlier Day Dresses

Circa 1790-1800 France A Chemise dress in fibrous cotton muslin and white chain-stitch embroidery of flowery scrolls, made by the East India Companies for export to Europe. This typ...

Circa 1740 France or Europe A Sack back mantle gown in celadon green damask, treated here in à la retroussé style, the bottom of the dress having been cut off. This type of damask with a satin ground and a large cream Indian flower design is rare. Its width is 70cm, which indicates that it is not French, as the loom widths were 50cm. This damask either came from China via the East India Companies (hence the name of Damas des Indes), or from Holland, which wove large widths like the products imported by the VOC (Dutch East India Company). The cut is original and quite early in the 18th century. The two large hollow pleats in the back ‘à la Watteau’ and the two pleats in the front are reminiscent of the cut of the French Regence period Robes volantes. The three-quarter length sleeves have double engagement flounces, underlined by period passementerie crests and echoing the wavy flow of the falbalas at the front. The bodice lining is an original ecru linen (with a few small holes) with a possible modification to the stomach piece which pins in the front. This dress remains a very interesting historical piece with possible 18th century modifications. Unfortunately, the bottom of the coat was cut and sewn on a sewing machine in the 20th century by an unscrupulous seamstress! It is in good condition, with a few rust spots on the skirt. The silk is stable, very resistant and not discoloured. The quilted skirt does not belong to this sale. Size: large for the period, equivalent to a women's size 38 in France. Height 113 cm, shoulders 37 cm, chest 90 cm. I have chosen to present this rare but hybrid piece in the manner of Jean Siméon Chardin (famous French painter 1699-1779), that is to say in the style of a long casaquin, when the dresses of the rich elegant ladies of the 18th century were ‘downgraded’ in the social scale (see the last two photos). It's important to remember that the Robes à la française...

Dolce & Gabbana silk pink lily-print dress with lace detail on the trim. Lily flower buttons snap buttons. Tag Size: 44 Measurements: (Approx) Shoulder ...

Prada collared knee length shirt dress with floral appliqués at the shoulders. Stretch/elastic panel at the back for a more comfortable fit. Button up closure. Tag Size: 46 (fits more like...

Love Moschino pixel multicolor flower printed drilled techno jersey, this short basket style lined dress features scoop neck, short sleeves, rounded hemline and striped trimming. Rel...

BRIONI dress comes in a black mercerized cotton featuring a high collar, ruffled panel design, sleeveless, open back, side zipper, and a hook & loop closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Con...

C'N'C Costume National 2000s women's dress. Cocktail dress, long, soft, sleeveless model. Elastic V-chest neckline with two laces. Red, blue and purple color. 100% viscose fabric. C...

Gorgeous colorful signed silk jersey dress by Emilio Pucci. Measurements are taken flat: Sh to Sh 15inch/38cm - Ua to Ua -18inch/46cm(x2) - Waist 16inch/40,5cm(x2) - Hips 17inch/43cm...

Vintage EMILIO PUCCI A line shift dress comes in a beautiful aqua blue and purple signature print cotton twill with a faux button snap front, turquoise tied neck, and hood. Discolora...

Circa 1740/1760 France Rare Louis XV robe volante (or flying dress) or interior coat between 1740 and 1760. Shaded satin damask with wide stripes adorned with floral garlands in bri...

LEO NARDUCCI c.1970’s Multi-Color Rainbow Vertical Stripe Wrap Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Narducci / Int. ILGWU Int. Ladies Garment Worker Union Style: Wrap dress Color(s): S...

This all occasion Arnold Scaasi black dress is similar in weight and feel to the rayon knitwear favored by the St. John brand. It zips at the back with a simple sheath silhouette an...