1909-1910? Afternoon dress

[Emily Peck]

Hello,

I’m looking for insights into the date this dress was created. I want to say 1909 seems about right but I thought I’d ask for more opinions. It has a gold metallic fabric which I’ve never seen before on such an old piece.

 

[DaisyandStella]

Hello,

I’m looking for insights into the date this dress was created. I want to say 1909 seems about right but I thought I’d ask for more opinions. It has a gold metallic fabric which I’ve never seen before on such an old piece.

Gorgeous dress. Definitely Edwardian - hopefully someone else can pin point the date for you.

 

[Jonathan]

Likely 1902 - polka-dot prints were HUGE that year, the fullness of the sleeve is moving away from the wrist, but it hasn't puffed at the shoulder yet - which you also see in 1909-1910, but the skirt shape would be different in 1909/10 rather than this flared bell shape, which is early Edwardian.

 

[Emily Peck]

That’s so funny, I originally thought 1902 but I read that one-piece dresses didn’t come in style until 1907. Is that just misinformation?

 

[Jonathan]

They are more common after c. 1907, but they are around - informal day dresses are often one piece by the 1890s.