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1870 to 1880

Jun 27, 2010 | by admin | Fashion Timeline | 1800s

In the early 1870s, shoulders returned to the position nature intended. The long-line cuirass bodice appeared in 1876–78. This reached to the hips in all its molded, whale-boned glory. Day bodices had high necklines and fitted sleeves with pleated or ruffled cuffs. The new look for evening was three-quarter-length sleeves with a square neckline.

In 1876, although the amount of skirt drapery remained constant (or even more complex), the bustle foundation disappeared. A very small hoop was worn, primarily to keep the mass of fabric away from the feet.

Fabrics were light in color and weight, with cotton, silk taffeta, and light wool favored. The problem of fitting outerwear over bustles was solved when three-quarter-length cloaks and Dolman mantles (a short capelet with wide sleeves) began to appear.

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1869 - 1870 brown silk moiré & velvet gown - Courtesy of pastperfectvintage.com
1869 - 1870 brown silk moiré & velvet gown
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1872 Morin-Blossier silk faille gown  - Courtesy of vintagetextile.com
1872 Morin-Blossier silk faille gown
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1875 sage green silk gown - Courtesy of antiquedress.com
1875 sage green silk gown
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 1875 sage green silk gown (back view) - Courtesy of antiquedress.com
1875 sage green silk gown (back view)
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1877 olive green wool & silk chenille dress - Courtesy  of pastperfectvintage.com
1877 olive green wool & silk chenille dress
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 1876 brown silk taffeta dress - Courtesy of corsetsandcrinolines.com
1876 brown silk taffeta dress
Courtesy of corsetsandcrinolines.com
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