Day dresses made of striped and floral cotton and matching straw hats decorated with flowers and feathers, based on original cuts from 1911.

This week's 1910s evening dress utilises combines sensual qualities of draping satin with delicate lace and a pop of colour.

Evening dress ca. 1909-10.

I have Edwardian on my mind, because I just finished a late 1910s dress, and photographed it, and am in love with the era in general. So this week’s Rate the Dress is 1910s, and you get to decide if you’re in love with it in particular. Last week: a crinoline era gown in cobalt blue Sometimes I’m completely surprised by your reaction to a garment. Last week…not so much! It wasn’t hard to guess that the fabric would be quite popular, or that the extremely long berthe might not. (I also feel…

That little bit of blue on this cream colored dress completes the look. Evening dress, c. 1915, from the Hallwyl Costume Collection.

Last week's photo of the day theme was evening wear. With prom season right around the corner and so many winter balls and galas taking place, it is the perfect time to look at the most glamorous of all vintage evening gowns and dresses. We can't forget the gentlemen, too, who always look so fine

Ivory silk having ice blue short sleeve and pleated high waist with front and back bow detail, chiffon overlay, cutaway