Frocks Collection (page 4)

Childrens Pantomime 1871
The Childrens Pantomime Party at Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1871

Edwardian women skating 1907
A group of Edwardian women skating. Date: 1907

GIRLS PARTY FROCK
A fair-haired girl with long plaits wears a pretty party dress in salmon-pink crepe ornamented with frills and smocking. Date: 1930s

TEENAGE EVENING GOWN
Victorian Fantasie: Evening gown for a teenage girl in red spotted taffeta with ecru lace edging to the square neckline. Gauging & tiny tucks ornament the skirt & puffed sleeves. Date: 1930s

PINAFORE 1909
Pinafore with bretelles (braces), box pleated skirt, button detail, high necked blouse with tucks; finely pleated low waisted dress with a yoke & lace trim & a sunbonnet Date: 1909

3 frocks of 1919
Three frocks: tunic dress with deep V back, 3 tier over- skirt & vertical hat; bateau (boat) neckline & asymmetrical hem; barrel-line with sash & floral embroidery. Date: 1919

SOCIAL / NIGHTLIFE 1929
Three fashionable women in evening dress stand talking in the hallway of an elegant house. Date: 1929

DEBS CURTSEYING 1934
Debutante pupils of Mrs Ruby Peeler practice their curtseys ready for presentation at court. They have practice trains pinned on the back of their frocks. Date: 1934

CHILD FASHIONS 1931
American fashions: a little boy wears a short & shirt set, the girls wear frocks reminiscent of their mothers. The eldest girl wears a shirt & tie with a skirt & jacket. Date: 1931

DANCE FLOOR FASHIONS
Dance floor fashions include winklepickers, suits and liberal amounts of brilliantine, bouffants, stilettos, chain belts & abstract print frocks. Date: 1962

Woman wearing yellow dress 1930s
A yellow-green dress worn with a blue knotted scarf. Date: 1930s

Woman in black dress 1930s
A black dress with white lace trim. Date: 1930s

Victorian women and child 1869
Women and little girl wearing polonaise with train & sleeves, picking fruit and putting them in a basket. Date: September 1869

Spring fashions 1873
Selection of fashionable womens dresses for 1873. Date: 1873

Female cheerleaders, or baton twirlers
A group of female cheerleaders, or baton twirlers, practise outside the premises of Ely Garnett and Son in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. See also Mary Evans Picture number 12445364 Date: 1988

Cheer leaders, Huddersfiled
A party of young women cheer leader dancers in long dresses in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Ely Garnett mill in background. First published The Sunday Times c1989 Date: 1989

Norman Hartnell tulle gown
A striking frock in white tulle embroidered with pearls embodying the lengthening of skirts which typified fashions towards the end of the 1920s and beginning of the 1930s

Norman Hartnell and dress designs, 1924
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901 - 1979), British couturier and favourite fashion designer of the Queen and Queen Mother. Pictured at the very start of his career in 1924 when he had just launched

Dresses for 1932
Three women wearing smart frocks, first is a Dorville model in brown and green tweed, the sides of the bodies green to match the coat

Edwardian woman with her borzois, on a birthday postcard
A Happy Birthday -- message Best wishes fro a happy day, may joys beset the path you tread, may life for you be always gay with sunshine overhead. 1900s

Fashion for tennis 1910
Women models wearing fashionable clothing for a game of tennis. Date: 1910

Scandalous Frocks 1908
Brazen women cause a scandal at the French races in their decollete gowns which use transparent fabrics over the chest in order to conform to the fashion for high collars

Early 20th Century Smart Garden Party Frocks
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for smart garden party frocks. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Early 20th Century Frocks Frock Dresses Dress
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for the newest vivisting gowns. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Fashion at the threatre 1912
French models wearing clothing for the theatre, creations by Buzenet. (left), Purple and blue taffeta tunic dress, with lace ruffles sleeves

Lady Bridget Poulett wearing Norman Hartnell
Lady Bridget Poulett (1912 - 1975), only daughter of Earl Poulett and society beauty, pictured in a modern setting arranged by Curtis Moffat

Debutante women modelling the lastest fashion 1913
Upper class women wearing the latest winter garments. 1913

Childrens Spring Fashions, 1930s
Childrens fashions for the spring of 1930. Top left shows a golf outfit for boys from Rowe (just like papa!). Middle picture is a chic tweed and wool jersey ensemble from Gooch s

London Trade Card - Mary & Ann Hogarth, Clothes Shop, Little Britain. 18th century

Three Summer gowns from Paris 1927
Contrasting contours in three Parisian frocks from Lenieff, Jane Lanvin and Lucile Date: 1927

Advert for Dickins & Jones womens clothing 1912
Seletion of reduced womens clothing, Irish hand knitted golf coat, blouse robe ready fro wear of washing linen trimmed paisley embroidered lawn collar and cuffs

Her Majestys Jardiniere (D Smith up), won the King George V Stakes at Ascot this afternoon
Her Majestys " Jardiniere" (D Smith up), won the King George V Stakes at Ascot this afternoon. This picture shows Her Majesty smiling as she greets her trainer Noel Murless in

Goodwood Revival Dressed up spectators

A garden party frock by Lucile, 1920
A garden party frock for 1920 by Lucile. 1920

Backview of fashionable racegoers clothing 1913
Fashionable French women wearing racecourse clothing from Longchamp. 1913

Japanese influene in womens clothing 1913
Showing a distinct Japanese influene in womens afternoon frocks, related to the kimono. Date: 1913

Womens clothing for spring 1912
Spring dresses with three-quarter length sleeves, and wide brimmed hats with floral, ribbon and feathers additions. Date: 1912

High fashion 1912
French models wearing creations by Zimmermann. (left), Charmeuse dress with intricate lace on the bodice, two points of black tulle form small setbacks and a thin plaited jet black belt

High fashion city ​​dresses 1912
French models wearing smart tairored city ​ ​ suits, created by Zimmermann. Date: 1912

Evening dresses 1929
Models wearing three different style evening dresses. Satin dress frock dipping and long sides. Long lace and satin dress which reaches to the ankles and Princess dress, created by Patou

Daytime modes 1929
Models wearing the latest clothing for daytime wear. Date: 1929

Fashion at the races 1912
Parisian women having a social day out at the racetrack. 1912

Evening gowns 1912
Women models wearing attractive evening gowns, composed of crystal covered net making sparkles over the train. Date: 1912

Modern women wearing beautiful dresses 1912
Women models wearing simple spring dresses for afternoon and evening. Date: 1912

Women in beautiful dresses 1912
Women models wearing decorative dinner gowns with sequin-embroidered chiffon, silk net, edge with point lace and heavy bold embroidery. Date: 1912

Fashions of the hour, for tall and medium figures 1912
Women models wearing the pretty danity frocks. Date: 1912

Latest fashion from Paris and Berlin 1912
Women models wearing the latest evening and afternoon frocks. Date: 1912

Graceful gowns and fashionable head gear 1912
Fashionable evening gowns composed of velvet and beautiful lace with toques and cap headdresses with bird of paradise feathers. Date: 1912

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"Frocks Through the Ages: A Fashion Journey" Step back in time and explore the evolution of frocks, as we delve into captivating moments from fashion history. From Harvey Nichols' iconic advertisement in 1953 to women embracing the outdoors in 1881, these glimpses into the past reveal how they have always been a symbol of style and femininity. In "Fashions for a Coronation Summer" during 1953, elegant ladies adorned themselves with regal frocks fit for a queen. Meanwhile, Christmas Frocks of 1935 brought festive cheer with their intricate designs and luxurious fabrics that shimmered under twinkling lights. Traveling further back, Costume June 1886 showcased Victorian-era frocks that exuded grace and sophistication. The year 1912 witnessed evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace, epitomizing timeless elegance. Even children were not exempt from fashionable trends; adorable little ones donned charming frocks in 1864, reflecting an era where even youth embraced sartorial excellence. Society women at Cowes Week in 1907 displayed their impeccable taste by sporting chic frocks while enjoying leisurely activities. Advertisements from Marshall & Snelgrove's fashionable dresses in 1933 highlighted how these garments became essential elements of every woman's wardrobe. The London fashion house of Fifinella captivated hearts with its avant-garde designs during the roaring twenties (1920), pushing boundaries and redefining what it meant to be stylish. Gorringes inexpensive summer frock advert from 1929 proved that fashion could be accessible without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Gorringes continued to impress women across all walks of life when they introduced their womenswear collection in an advert from 1928 – proving that everyone deserved to feel beautiful regardless of budget or status. As we reflect on these snapshots throughout history, one thing remains constant: Frocks hold a special place in the hearts of women, transcending time and trends.