On My Inspiration Board: Patterned Gowns

I decided to bring back an old post favorite which I haven’t done in a while:Β On My Inspiration Board! Β For this post, I choose either a color, pattern, shape, or type of gown and collect my favorites to share from the years 1800-1950. Β For today’s version, I decided to choose gowns made out a of patterned fabric. Β Whether geometric, floral, or striped, these gowns are wonderful examples of fabric design and gown creation!

In my daily wardrobe, I don’t really wear a whole lot of patterns. Β Yet when it comes to my sewing, I adore using patterns. Β Any type of pattern using any type of colors. Β I simply love it. Β And based on all my research, I am not alone! Β From morning gowns, to tea gowns, to evening gowns, patterns have been a favorite for decades.

This particular painting shows how embroidery create a lovely pattern on this elegant 1810’s court dress. Β Perhaps not a gown to be worn by the average woman, bust still stunning!

Duchess Talleyrand-PΓ©rigord, Princess Dorothea by Joseph Chabord

This gown from the late 1800’s is a wonderful example of the striking impact a good pattern can create! Β Not only does the cut of the gown highlight the pattern, but the black and white stripe is absolutely eye catching!

While there are so many options out there, I did my best to select a variety of gowns from a variety of time periods. Β So, without further ado, here is this month’s Inspiration Board!

To see more gowns, feel free to visit my Pinterest Board!

Happy Tuesday!