The Ornamented Being

Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.

Posted 1 year ago
circa 1888

“ … Styles of this period were often taken from historical inspiration and covered in various types of trim and lace. Accessories were petite and allowed for the focus on the large elaborate gowns. Around 1874, the style altered and the skirts began to hug the thighs in the front while the bustle at the back was reduced to a natural flow from the waist to the train. This period was marked by darker colors, asymmetrical drapery, oversize accessories and elongated forms created by full-length coats… “
- costume
- fashion
- bustle
- victorian
- beauty
- art
- charles worth
- house of worth
- bows
- ribbons
- detail
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  THOSE OVALS ON THE FABRIC I CAN’T HANDLE THIS
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  I’m really taken with the large, subtle print on this.
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