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Victorian Lace Dress

1970S White Victorian Revival Lace Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S White Victorian Revival Lace Long Sleeved Dress
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1970s Casual Dresses

Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar Bodice Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar & Bodice Dress
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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

FW 2015 Alexander McQueen Ruffled silk-blend lace Victorian style dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter Collection 2015-2016 Ruffled silk-blend lace dress size S made in
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
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Early 1800s Casual Dresses

1970S White Cotton Lace Victorian Style Dress With Drawstring Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970S White Cotton Lace Victorian Style Dress With Drawstring Waist
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1970s Casual Dresses

1890S White Organic Cotton Lace Victorian Knickers
Located in New York, NY
1890S White Organic Cotton & Lace Victorian Knickers
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1890s Casual Dresses

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early
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Early 1900s American Maxi Dresses

Pure White Late Victorian Dress with Lace Hearts, Embroidery and Cut Work
Located in New Hope, PA
This Victorian dress has it all! Made from a very fine handkerchief linen it has a high neck
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1890s American Wedding Dresses

1970s Ivory Silk Satin Lace Hand Made Victorian Style Wedding Dress Medium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress. Beautifully made dress with
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1970s American Wedding Dresses

Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Black Lace Cape with Satin Collar This is an authentic Victorian-era cape, made from delicate black
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1880s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black Lace Victorian Top + Asymmetrical Skirt
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
maxi skirt evening gown. ensemble! Victorian inspired lace top features puff sleeves, with an elegant
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1980s French Evening Gowns

1970S ENZO RUSSO COUTURE Blue Silk Chiffon Victorian Style Dress With Lace Blou
Located in New York, NY
Hand made in Italy 1970S ENZO RUSSO COUTURE Blue Silk Chiffon Victorian Style Dress With Lace
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1970s Twin Sets

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1970s Victorian Revival Adolfo Vintage Black Dress With Lace Sequin Trim
By Adolfo
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely 1970's vintage black knit Adolfo dress was inspired by the 70's Victorian fashion
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Victorian Antique Crochet Lace Vintage Dress w/ High Collar Wedding Gown Size 2
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful Victorian vintage lace dress is simply exquisite with its beautiful ruffled hemline
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Late 19th Century American Wedding Dresses

Hand Embroidered Victorian Lace Dress
By Morphew, Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
Original design made from hand embroidered Hungarian lace.
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2010s American Day Dresses

1920s Victorian Curtain Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
lovely and simple dress from the art deco era was made from earlier Victorian or Edwardian hand
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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses

Morphew Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress by Morphew
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2010s American Day Dresses

Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace with amazing 3-d embroidery of art nouveau dragonflys.
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Late 19th Century American Day Dresses

Frilly Victorian White Cotton Lace Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This Fun summer dress is made from 100 year old organic cotton and lace. The bust is lined with new
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1890s American Day Dresses

Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace
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Early 1900s American Day Dresses

Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress
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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

White Cotton Victorian Eyelet Embroidered Lace Maxi Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
White Cotton Victorian Eyelet Embroidered Lace Maxi Dress
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Early 1900s American Day Dresses

1970 s Victorian Floral Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970's Victorian Floral Cotton & Lace Dress
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1970s Casual Dresses

Reworked Victorian Organic Cotton + Lace Backless Dress
Located in New York, NY
Reworked Victorian Organic Cotton + Lace Backless Dress
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1990s Mini Dresses

1970s Victorian Style Linen Dress with Handmade Lace Details
Located in New York, NY
1970s Victorian Style Linen Dress with Handmade Lace Details
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1970s Unknown Day Dresses

Late Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a breathtaking mesh and lace tea gown from the early 20th century, most likely made between
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Late 19th Century American Vintage Bridal Gowns

Backless Cotton Dress of Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Reworked from an original 1890s ensemble this dress has the romance of the past with a sexy modern
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1890s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Lace Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Lace Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Cotton Victorian Linen Lace Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Cotton & Victorian Linen Lace Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1900S White Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
1900S White Organic Cotton & Victorian Lace Chemise Dress
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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

1970s Gucci Style Silk Organza Victorian Inspired Sheer Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970s Gucci Style Silk Organza Victorian Inspired Sheer Lace Dress
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1970s Day Dresses

Morphew Dress Made from Victorian 1940s Organic Cotton Lace
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Dress Made from Victorian & 1940s Organic Cotton & Lace
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1990s Maxi Dresses

1970S Cotton Blend Voile Boho Victorian Paisley Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Cotton Blend Voile Boho Victorian Paisley & Lace Dress
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1970s Casual Dresses

Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Voile Lace Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Dress
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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Victorian Cotton Voile Dress With Lace Details Black
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Victorian Cotton Voile Dress With Lace Details & Black Ribbon Belt MORPHEW
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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses

Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gunne Sax lace dress takes your wardrobe back to the Victorian era, with a fully lined
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1970s Babydoll Day Dresses

Circa 1900 Victorian Lace and Cotton Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Victorian Lace and Cotton Tea Dress
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Early 1900s American Tea Gowns

Backless Hand Embroidered Chinese Dress with Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
1920s beading, Victorian handmade lace, and passementerie frog closures. The cap sleeves, mandarin
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Victorian Embroidered Wool Dress with Lace Train and Sheer Net Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Victorian Embroidered Wool Dress with Lace Train and Sheer Net Sleeves. Garment has lived
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1880s American Day Dresses

Morphew Victorian Chantilly Lace and Challis Paisley Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Victorian Chantilly Lace and 1970s Challis Paisley.
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1970s American Formal Wear

Sexy Little Summer Dress Hand Made from Victorian + Edwardian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Little Summer Dress Hand Made from Victorian + Edwardian Lace
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1910s Mini Dresses

1970 s Boho Victorian Revival Floral Cotton And Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970's Boho Victorian Revival Floral Cotton And Lace Dress
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1970s Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Multicolor Cotton Victorian Lace Vintage 1920S Quilt Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Multicolor Cotton Victorian Lace & Vintage 1920S Quilt Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Sheer Victorian Lace Net Dress with Floral Embroidery
By Jason Lyon, Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This sheer gown is made from Victorian silk net which is over 100 years old. This said please be
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Belle Epoque Swan Neck Princess Line Victorian Organic Cotton and Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque Swan Neck Princess Line Victorian Organic Cotton and Lace Tea Dress
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1890s Day Dresses

Belle Epoque Late Victorian Cotton and Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque Late Victorian Cotton & Lace Tea Dress
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Early 1900s American Tea Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Cotton 1940S Quilt Patchwork Mini Dress With Victorian Lace
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cotton 1940S Quilt Patchwork Mini Dress With Victorian Lace
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1970 s Victorian 1890 s Style White Hand Crochet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970's Victorian 1890's Style White Hand Crochet Lace Dress
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1970s Mini Dresses

Morphew 1930s White cotton Organdy Dress with Victorian Black Lace Trim
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew 1930s White cotton Organdy Dress with Victorian Black Lace Trim
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1920s American Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION 1930S Cotton Patchwork Cocktail Dress With Victorian Lace Ru
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION 1930S Cotton Patchwork Cocktail Dress With Victorian Lace Ruffles
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

MORPHEW ATELIER Black Victorian Silk Chantilly Lace ‘40S Rayon Cocktail Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Victorian Silk Chantilly Lace & ‘40S Rayon Cocktail Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1970S White Victorian Revival Cotton Lace Duster Dress With Drawstring Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
1970S White Victorian Revival Cotton & Lace Duster Dress With Drawstring Ribbon Waist
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1970s Casual Dresses

1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely jacket-style dress made in the 1920s from earlier lace. The lace is a combination
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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Victorian Eyelet Lace Dress With Vintag
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Victorian Eyelet Lace Dress With Vintage Japanese Butterfly
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Cotton Victorian Lace Mini Dress With Cutout Bow Front
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Cotton Victorian Lace Mini Dress With Cutout Bow Front
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dresses

1960S Floral Printed Cotton Twill Victorian Revival Dress With White Lace Sleev
Located in New York, NY
1960S Floral Printed Cotton Twill Victorian Revival Dress With White Lace Sleeves
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1960s Casual Dresses

Sexy little Dress Made From Victorian Lace and Cotton
By Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
Guaranteed to be a one of a kind piece made from 100 year old textiles
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2010s American Tea Gowns

Victorian White Organic Cotton Lace Belle Epoch Sleeve House Dress With Sash
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Organic Cotton & Lace Belle Epoch Sleeve House Dress With Sash Tie Ruffles
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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This dress is made from a mix of laces from the 1920s and older. We source the finest in silk and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victorian Style Christian Dior Lace Trimmed Negligee
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Christian Dior Lace Trimmed Negligee
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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

Hand Embroidered Eastern European and Victorian White Lace Dress
By Morphew, Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
is made in tiers of Victorian Lace dating to the 1980s and 1890s. Elastic straps assure the dress
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2010s American Vintage Bridal Gowns

Handmade Victorian Lace Trained Gown
Located in New York, NY
Dress is made from an 1890s high waisted skirt, antique fabric was added at the bust to make this a
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1890s Wedding Dresses

Victorian Ivory Cotton Tulle Lace Antique Tea Dress With Exceptional Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Ivory Cotton Tulle & Lace Antique Tea Dress With Exceptional Detailing
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Early 1900s American Tea Gowns

Irish Lace Two Piece Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
have never seen such a fine example of this hand made lace. This stunning dress was hand
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Wedding Dresses

Victorian Silk Net Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
Made from lace dating to the turn of the century this dress is a little fragile however it is
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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Sheer Silk Lace Gown with Victorian Lace Fringe
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Exqusite 1930s Sheer Silk Lace Gown with Victorian Lace and Silk Fringe Rebuilt and Reworked for a
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sheer Floral Silk Victorian Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
Made from Antique lace dating from the 1890s to the 1920s this striking dress is made from a lace
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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rebuilt 1930s Embroidered Organdy and Victorian Lace Gown
By Jason Lyon, Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Rebuilt 1930s Embroidered Organdy and Victorian Lace Gown
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1930s American Wedding Dresses

Rebuilt Victorian Net Lace Tea Gown
By Jason Lyon, Morphew
Located in New York, NY
modern dress. The full sweeping skirt pulls in on the hips into a ruched body skimming bodice. Dress is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tea Gowns

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Victorian Lace Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary victorian lace dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, White and more. If you’re looking for a victorian lace dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Morphew, Jason Lyon and Adolfo — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Victorian Lace Dress?

Prices for a victorian lace dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $5,000, while, on average they fetch $1,200.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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Questions About Victorian Lace Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because lace wedding dresses are elegant and a classic bridal look, lace wedding dresses are seen as a bridal fabric that will never go out of style. If you are seeking a more trendy design, there are different styles of lace dresses so that the gown is better suited toward your taste and needs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The parts of a Victorian dress are called the bodice and the skirt. Bodice refers to the area of the dress above the waist, while the skirt is the portion that flows from the waist to the floor. Underneath their dresses, Victorians often wore corsets to cinch their waistlines, hoop crinolines to enhance the shape of the skirt and bustles to lift the back of the dress in the buttocks area. However, these undergarments were separate pieces that had to be put on prior to a dress. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of historic, vintage and contemporary dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian dresses consist of two parts, the bodice and the skirt. What makes Victorian dresses special and distinctive is the ample back of the skirt which is supported by a bustle. The bustle is not a part of the dress; it is an undergarment that’s similar to a half slip with enough support to lift the heavy fabrics of a Victorian skirt. Shop a collection of vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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