Walking Dresses were worn on outdoor occasions when one wanted to see and be seen. They are often referred to as Promenade Dresses, a very literal definition of their purpose.

Jun 17, 2011 · Walking Dresses were worn to see and be seen. They are often referred to as Promenade Dresses, a very literal definition of their purpose. The fashionable Regency …

Jun 17, 2013 · Promenade dresses from The Mirror of the Graces (1811) The second plate from The Mirror of the Graces; or the English lady's costume is of two carriage or promenade …

Promenade dresses were an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe during the 19th century, as walking in public spaces became increasingly popular. They represented a balance between …

Walking Dresses were worn on outdoor occasions when one wanted to see and be seen. They are often referred to as Promenade Dresses, a very literal definition of their purpose. The …

Elaborate dresses with draped skirts decorated with lace and flounces. Child wears belted frock. Caption on image: Godey's Fashions for August 1882

“Promenade Dress.” The hemline of this dress seems unusually short for this period. The long hemlines of only 4-5 years earlier, including many day dresses with trains, had been replaced …

Jun 4, 2020 · They are often referred to as Promenade Dresses, a very literal definition of their purpose. The fashionable Regency woman was seen walking in the parks or in the shopping …

Promenade Dresses,1813, from John Bell's La Belle Assemblee, or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine Addressed Particularly to the Ladies (1806-1868). The two ladies stroll through a …

Sep 26, 2020 · When it comes to mid to late 1880s style, it's easy for one to conjure up visions of dresses with severely sculpted lines that were largely defined by an extremely angular "shelf …