Lady Mary’s wedding ensemble did not disappoint. 

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Wedding Ensemble | Callot Souers | c. 1930

In my opinion this is the epitome of 1930s couture. Imagine the woman that walked down the aisle in this. LIVING!

xtravaganza eleganza (n.): something possessing exceptionally high amounts of elegance

fripperiesandfobs:

jessgirl111:

Why couldn’t I be born during the Victorian Age?!

Paco Rabanne | c. 1967

This ‘chain mail’ dress was worn over a flesh-coloured bodystocking. Baroness Helen Bachofen von Echt wore it to a party in New York where she danced with Frank Sinatra.

omgthatdress:

Dress

1780s

The Kyoto Costume Institute

(via chronal)

fripperiesandfobs:

Day dress, 1860’s

From the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

moika-palace:

Late 18th century day dress. (via Nordiska museet.)

that belt.

(via aristocraticelegance)

House of Worth | c. 1872

Valentino | c. 1970