Full length view of the front of a burgundy silk slip dress that is covered with self coloured lace forming shoulder straps, ruching at the hips and falling into a long skirt

Back view of the c1940 burgundy lace evening dress showing the silk bow that catches the fabric from centre back at the waist

Side view of the c1940 burgundy lace evening dress which shows how the arrangement of the lace over the slip forms different sheer sections and layers

She is poised, ready for the music to start and for her heels to tap out the rhythm that will herald the start of the weekend. Her gown is both solid and sheer and floats in wine coloured lace. C1940 #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

The front of a mid 1920s jade green silk georgette afternoon dress that falls below the knee and has long sleeves. It has scalloped style scales centre front with a drop waist self coloured belt

Back view of the jade green silk georgette afternoon dress which shows the drop waisted silhouette and the scallop detail around the hem

A detail photograph that shows the self coloured scales/scallops decorating the centre front of the jade green silk georgette 1920s dress

Mermaid scales flutter across this mid #1920s silk georgette dress, centre front in overlapping layers and scattered around the hem as well. It would be a cool springtime choice #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

The front of a multi coloured form fitting silk bodice consisting of long tight sleeves and and a high collar. It has a lace jabot centre front falling from the neck

A slightly side on view of the multi coloured silk bodice that shows how the drape of fabric at the front creates a pouch silhouette

Back view of the multi coloured silk bodice that focuses on the construction at the back which fits the body closely

Poor dull Victorians with their drab colours and boring patterns, locked into sepia tones all grey and unsmiling……. Oh…..wait……. Bodice c1901 #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Back view of a pink silk printed dress with black edging and a black sash. It has long pink chiffon sleeves; a lace trim at bodice and sleeve and a layered skirt

Front view of the 1910s pink dress that has black detailing creating a faux waistcoat front

Fabric and sleeve head detail of the c1914 rose pink silk dress with black edging and a lace embellishment

This has a hint of the eccentric to it and I love it. There is a lot going on with lace, black silk trim, chiffon sleeves and a rose pink print, not to mention the layers. It is unabashedly busy, c1914 #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front view of a calf length long sleeved blue dress with a self coloured belt. It has a wide collar and cuffs of multi coloured crochet stripes

Back view of the blue 1930s calf length dress that shows how the collar and cuffs appear from the back

A closer detail of the bodice of the 1930s blue dress which shows the clear tailoring of the dress and the bobbly crochet stripes of the collar

The sleekness of the blue dress with its clean lines sits against the colourful addition of a crochet collar and cuffs. The #1930s interest in craft written onto the fabric of this gown #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front full length view of a wrap style 1930s dress made from voided devoré purple velvet with a floral fabric pattern. It has billowing sleeves and is belted with a rhinestone decorated belt. It has a V neck

Back view of the wrap style 1930s purple velvet dress that shows the drape of the garment with its wide sleeves

A close up of the sparkly clasp of the 1930s purple velvet dress in an interlocking oval shape

A detail of the billowing full sleeves of the purple velvet 1930s dress showing how sheer the fabric is

This is daringly sheer. The devoré velvet dress presumably had a matching slip beneath it. Or perhaps not? It is a casually draped #1930s affair with a rhinestone clasped belt #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front view of a long two tone evening dress in a dark pinky beige outer layer with a grey green gathered central panel

A slightly different view of the two tone 1940s evening dress showing the darker overdress style and the grey green panel

A close up of the centre front of the two tone evening dress showing the ties centre front with the tightly gathered central panel

This is my kind of evening gown, one which might easily double as a dressing gown for a glamorous night in. The fine #1940s two tone knit was created by Germaine Monteil, a French designer based in New York #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Close up of the collar of a dark grey wool flannel coat. The edges are trimmed with red leather. The high collar is fastened with brass closures

Full length view of the dark grey flannel coat edged with red leather.

Full length view of the dark grey flannel coat but this time it is unfastened revealing that it has a bright red and orange plaid lining with a red jersey dress beneath

Full length view of the red jersey dress seen beneath the grey coat. It sits below the knee, has long sleeves and a narrow red leather belt

I am currently coveting this #1960s ensemble by Bonnie Cashin. The grey wool outlined with red leather, the brass fastenings, the plaid lining, the berry red dress beneath. Yes please to all of the above #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Partial view of the voice of a long black evening dress with short cap sleeves. It is gathered asymmetrically across one hip with a diagonal stripe of sequin flowers running from shoulder to hip

Asymmetry beautifully executed here, taking black rayon crepe and draping it across the body at an angle, along with a sweep of metallic sequins. Mid #1940s evening wear on point #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Partial view of a grey green patterned velvet cape. The image shows the top portion which includes a deep velvet collar and regular pleats that radiate around the neck.

Another detail view of the grey green velvet cape by Maria Gallenga, seen from the front to show the bobbly effect of the collar and the oversized bobble fastening through a loop centre front

A three quarter view of the whole length of the velvet cape showing how it drapes down the body from the high velvet collar to the mid calf length.

I am definitely on board with the concept of ‘wintering’, a hibernation of sorts and a hunkering down. I feel this should be a wintering cape with the deepest collar of basket weave velvet in frost muted colours. Maria Gallenga, 1910s #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A detail photograph of the top of a 1940s purple velvet coat that focuses on the pintucks running from each shoulder, the off centre opening and a large arrow fastening centre front

A side by side image of the front and back of the long 1940s purple velvet coat that shows the elongated shoulders and the long line of the coat

Let’s pause for a moment to admire the sheer splendour of this coat. Bright purple velvet has been pin tucked into place & the soft asymmetric opening at the neck is fastened with the swish of a brass coloured arrow. Take a moment. Enjoy. 1940s #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Back view of a lavender coloured silk voile sleeveless dress with a longer hem at the back. An pink embroidered panel decorates the centre back

Side view of the sleeveless lavender coloured silk voile dress showing the silhouette with longer hem at the back

A close up of the embroidered panel centre back of the lavender voile dress. It forms a large bow design with floral sections around it

An alternative view of the back of the sleeveless lavender coloured silk dress showing the longer more voluminous sections at the back

The fabric is described as lavender voile, which sounds as if it could be the name of a 1920s detective. The sheer drapery is decorated with bright pink spangles of flowers and bows, sparkles across pale background #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Three quarter view of a mannequin wearing a sleeveless red chiffon dress ruched asymmetrically across the bust an falling in folds down the skirt. The matching shoulder stole is draped over one side

Back view of the red chiffon cocktail dress showing the low dip and a pleat of fabric centre back. The stole is draped over one shoulder

Back view of the red chiffon cocktail dress showing the low dip and a pleat of fabric centre back. The stole is draped over one shoulder

Close up of the centre back of the sleeveless red chiffon dress with the pleat of fabric

All this bright red silk chiffon cocktail dress needs is an egg nog and a high heel. Ceil Chapman liked to ruche her gowns and this mid #1950s gown gathers the fabric around the body then lets it flow with a matching shoulder stole #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A sir by side image that shows the front am back of a bright green sleeveless chiffon dress and cape with a deep band of matching silk fringe around the hem

A close up detail of the shoulder of the bright green chiffon dress showing stitch detail that gathers the fabric from the bodice

Just imagine the shivering of the silk fringe as this particular spectacular green gown moved through the world, the wearer feeling more fabulous with every shake of the hip. A combination of fine emerald chiffon and extravagant embellishment, late #1920s #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A side by side image of the front and back of a long purple velvet dress. It has shoulder straps that meet in a T shape centre back and two off the shoulder sleeves. There is a narrow self coloured belt. There are small rhinestone clasp at the shoulders and belt

Close up detail of the purple velvet and the rhinestone clasp at the belt

You need to be standing close to the wearer of this #1930s dress to appreciate the rich violet velvet. It has an interesting strap and sleeve arrangement with two little rhinestone clasps at each shoulder and another at the belt #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front and back view of a 1910s two piece ensemble of taffeta in shades of brown, orange and pink with blue detailing and pleated elements

A close up of the top half of the 1910s autumnal shaded ensemble in brown, orange and blue details with a pink sash

This is a dress constructed for the shades of autumn in all their various hues. It is an unusual #1910s gown incorporating different lines and trims and fabrics, a dress for someone who knew just what they liked #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front view of a pink crushed velvet robe with wrap style construction and long sleeves

Fabric detail of the crushed pink velvet robe showing the wrapping and ruching

As the first Atlantic storm of the season rolls in, crushed velvet feels like the ideal fabric for indoor coziness. This is an early #1960s hostess gown by #YSL, entertaining in warm fuzzy style #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A side by side image of a 1930s sleeveless blue ombré gown. The front is plain with a round neck and wide straps which fall to loops at the back and joined with a horizontal band across the top of the shoulders. It has a large square cutout centre back and small self covered buttons running down the spine

Continuing to revisit some absolute favourites and this mid #1930s ombré satin gown by Rose Amado is always a strong contender. There is something about the gradual colour change and the slinky arm drape that remains memorable #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Back view of an orange silk evening dress showing white embellishments

Front view of an orange silk evening dress showing white embellishments and a black silk flower attached on one side of the bodice

Back view detail of the orange silk evening dress with white embellishments and sequinned net

Cheering recuperation with some favourites that include this c1916 gown in sharpest citrus orange trimmed with net and embroidery in all the layers #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A mannequin wearing a short sleeved knitted dress consisting of vertical stripes in red, pink and orange. The collar and cuffs are edged with black and it has a black patent leather belt

Some high quality knit here bearing the Gino Paoli label and dating to the late #1960s. Stripes in hot red and pink and orange are framed by the contrast of black, reinforced with a shiny black belt #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Side view of the bodice of a cream silk crepe dress showing the wide armholes and soft drape at the neck and the self tie

Front and back view of the cream crepe dress by Hattie Carnegie falling just below the knee with drop waist and pleated. It has a self coloured tie and brass rhinestone buttons centre back

Cream silk crepe all twisted this way & that into a soft, wearable dress by Hattie Carnegie. Designed in the #1950s it has a set in waist & a lovely drape to the arm with a self tie at the neck. You could wear it then, you could easily wear it now #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

The front view of a pale blue green check skirt suit, the jacket is short and fitted with a curved hem, a white collar and pocket insert. The skirt is straight and falls below the knee in knife pleats

Here is a sweet neat skirt suit of rayon in a blue green check, small enough to make it hard to discern from a distance. Apart from the pleated skirt the only other decoration is the little white cotton piqué collar & pocket. Design by Joan Miller early #1950s #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Three quarter view of a pale blue sleeveless summer dress with v neck and full circle skirt. The whole garment is embellished with horizontal bands of raised blue cord

Airy sky blue lightness banded with raised embellishments capture summer evenings, fashioned by popular #1950s designer Cecil Chapman. Matchy matchy with accessories or dramatic contrast? #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front and back view of a knee length three quarter sleeve burgundy wool dress with narrow matching belt and pale green beaded shoulder decorations

There is something of the Star Trek in this early #1940s wool dress, probably the epaulette style beaded decoration at the shoulder and the neatly fitted silhouette. I like the burgundy and mint green contrast and the subtle belt #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front and back view of a purple jacket and long skirt with silver sequinned lace trim around the jacket edges

Front and back of some elegant #Schiaparelli in a two piece evening ensemble. Dark purple, bias cutting and some silvery gold trimmings in a 1940 suit #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A cream short sleeved silk dress printed with a floral pattern of navy blue and turquoise flowers

Navy and turquoise flowers form a dizzying pattern in this #1940s dress with an explosion of blooms. The silk gown is otherwise fairly plain in construction, letting the fabric do all the talking #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A long white backless evening dress with short sleeves. The bodice is decorated with rows of small gold balls

Racing through the decades on our survey course for first year students and tomorrow we take a look at the #1960s. A chilly midriff here, unless you are somewhere balmy, in this white evening dress studded with gold by Estevez #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

#Ootd is this 1915-20 purple silk chiffon dress with beaded embroidery, a lace overlay shawl collar, and fur trimmings. It also features a silk satin underdress. Absolutely gorgeous. #goldsteinmuseum #Fashionhistory

A side by side image of a dark beige long dress with detail of the paler gathered centre front panel

As evening dresses go, this seems to be a cosy one. It is made in two shades of knit with all of the inherent stretch that goes with it, not to mention the dense gathering of the centre front panel. #1940s #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

#Ootd is this 1928-9 Jean Patou purple silk satin evening dress. It is made with various bias-cut sections to make diamonds and triangles that glisten in the light. The back is very sexy being low cut and ending in a bow at the mid-back. #goldsteinmuseum #fashionhistory