white lace, pink petticoats

Faille & Patterned Silk Gown

c. 1880

It's old-fashioned. It's modern. It's butch. It's femme. It's snazzy. It's practical.

Wikipedia talks about the bloomers and the leg-o-mutton sleeves, but I'm also noticing a lot of these outfits have absolute supervillain lapels, which I also like a lot.

Dress

about 1865

American

This iconic image, dating from 1863–1865 (often cited as 1864), is a quarter-plate ambrotype featuring an African American Union soldier, his wife, and their two daughters. It is widely recognized as the only known photograph of a Black Union soldier posed with his family.

~ Jules Charles Aviat, Portrait of a Lady Holding a Fan (1898) (detail)

Wedding Dress

c. 1903

unknown maker, American

Day dress, c. 1860 by unknown designer

This dress is made of jacquard silk, trimmed with velvet ribbon and silk fringe

Patent Leather and Velvet Boots, ca. 1890-1920

Dress

c. 1890

American

carriage dress, 1894 by House of Worth

this outfit is made of silk, trimmed with jet beads and fur. The muff and the mantle are definitely made by Worth, however it's thought that the dress was made in America.

Faille & Patterned Silk Directoire Revival Gown

c. 1887

Afternoon Dress

c. 1899-1900

Negligée, c.1900

Silk and cotton

Ivory Silk Evening Dress with Loopy Ribbons

c. 1903