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Vintage Fashion Guild Timeline 1820-1830

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1820 - 1825 Blue Silk Gown w/ Rouleau Trim, courtesy Deborah Burke, antique dress .com
As the Romantic era arrived, clothing became more complex and increasingly structured. The previous design simplicity was replaced with decorative excess. Horizontal hem treatments added focus to skirts. Wide lapels created shoulder emphasis and the sleeves and shoulders were further emphasized with extended wings.

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1825 Cotton Pelisse, courtesy Linda Ames , vintagetextile.com
Surface ornamentation, color and print positively abounded. Three- dimensional effects in trimmings were achieved with padding. The waistline dropped much closer to it's natural spot and was often accentuated by a wide belt. Pelisses and Spencer jackets continued to be worn for warmth.