Flounced Collection

Pin-Up in Petticoat
Pin-up girl lifts up her flounced petticoat revealing shapely legs & broderie anglaise edged knickers as she stands between a Christmas tree & a full-length mirror

Red-line quaker, clouded buff and flounced chestnut
Red-line quaker, Agrochola lota, clouded buff, Diacrisia sannio, and flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola. Phalaena lota, russula, Bombyx ruffina

Woman in front of the Chinese Baths, Paris, 1849
Woman in front of the Chinese Baths on the Boulevard des Capucines, 1849. Woman in full crinoline, shawl and bonnet. Les bains chinois were built in 1787 by Samson-Nicolas Lenoir

White ermine, Spilosoma lubricipeda. Phalaena Bombyx lubricipeda, menthastri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Grey shoulder knot, flounced chestnut and conformist
Grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 1, 2, flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 3-5, conformist, Lithophane furcifera 6-9

Dusky sallow, ear moth and common rustic
Dusky sallow, Eremobia ochroleuca 1, 4, Cynaeda dentalis 2, 3, ear moth, Amphipoea oculea 5, 6, and common rustic, Mesapamea secalis 7

Flounced chestnut, dotted chestnut, brown-line bright-eye
Flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 1, 2, dotted chestnut, Conistra rubiginea 3, 4, brown-line bright-eye, Mythimna conigera 5, and treble lines, Charanyca trigrammica 6

Burren green, sallow, angle-striped sallow and double
Burren green, Calamia tridens 1, sallow, Xanthia icteritia 2, angle-striped sallow, Enargia paleacea 3, 4, and double line, Mythimna turca 5, 6

Dancer Mona Pavia, late 19th century (b / w photo)
CHT345897 Dancer Mona Pavia, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
3746270 Portrait of a Man, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 110.5x86.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Flounced Evening Dress
An elegant woman wearing a spotted organdie evening dress with deep flounces around the hem & butterfly sleeves; a garland of flowers is worn around the bodice Date: 1930s

Summer patterned dresses 1929
Late 1920s evening dresses and blouse, with fashionable swirling patterns. Date: 1929

The Little Godfathers, 1776, engraved in 1777 by Pierre Charles Baquoy (1759-1829)
XIR346130 The Little Godfathers, 1776, engraved in 1777 by Pierre Charles Baquoy (1759-1829) and Charles Emmanuel Patas (1744-1802) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau

The good omen, engraved by Philippe Triere (1759-1815) 1776 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR346137 The good omen, engraved by Philippe Triere (1759-1815) 1776 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The perfect chord, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1749-1809) 1777 (engraving)
XIR346141 The perfect chord, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1749-1809) 1777 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Outfits by Martial et Armand, Philippe et Gaston, and Jenny
Three young ladies wearing fashionable daytime outfits. On the left a black crepe dress with silver belt, flounced cuffs, small buttons and long neck scarf, by Martial et Armand

Costume / Children / 1880
Boys: knickerbockers, bowler hat, tunic with cape. Girls: low waisted dress with yoke, striped stockings; coat- bodice, kilted or flounced short skirts, trimmed hats. Date: 1880

Stiebel / Ballgown
A flounced debutante dance frock in shadowy white organdie embroidered with navy blue. Roses held at waist by belt. Billowing skirt falls in tiers over hooped petticoat

Children / Photo / 1870S
Baby wears an embroidered frock. The little girl wears trousers ornamented with tucks showing below the flounced skirt of her dress & leather shoes with a bar

Evening Cape / Doucet 1914
Fad for capes: a flounced evening cape by Doucet with large rosette buttons & fur collar; a tunic dress with a draped tango skirt, puffed tunic & a diagonal split

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"Flounced: A Fashion Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the world of flounces, where style meets nature in a mesmerizing dance. Picture a pin-up in petticoat, exuding confidence with every swish of her flounced dress. The vibrant hues of red-line quaker, clouded buff, and flounced chestnut blend harmoniously on her ensemble. Transport yourself to Paris in 1849 as you imagine a woman standing elegantly in front of the Chinese Baths. Her attire adorned with white ermine and spilosoma lubricipeda creates an enchanting contrast against her grey shoulder knot and flounced chestnut accessories. Nature continues to inspire fashion throughout history. From dusky sallow to ear moth and common rustic patterns, each design captures the essence of its winged muse. Flounced chestnut, dotted chestnut, and brown-line bright-eye motifs bring depth to any outfit. Traveling further back in time, envision a portrait from c. 1610 showcasing a man wearing garments featuring intricate flounces that reflect his status and taste for opulence. Fast forward to the late 19th century where dancer Mona Pavia captivates audiences with her graceful movements while donning captivating costumes embellished with delicate flounces. The allure of flounces transcends time as summer patterned dresses from 1929 showcase their versatility through playful designs that epitomize elegance during warm days. Whether it's an evening affair or daytime outing, embrace the beauty of flounces as they add movement and charm to your wardrobe choices. Let these whimsical details transport you through different eras while celebrating nature's influence on fashion trends throughout history.