Trip Recap: Victoria and Albert Museum

[mala_14]

I was so happy to get to visit the V&A Museum. All the pretty dresses!

I took pictures of pretty much everything, so this is going to be a loooooong, picture-heavy post. The fashion exhibit was organized chronologically, although there were also dresses on display throughout the whole museum. Unfortunately, because all the artifacts were behind glass and the lights were low, I got a lot of reflection in my pictures. However, they are mostly alright and I did get some interesting detail shots of things.

1790s Riding Habit Coat and Waistcoat:

1830s Underwear:

Inside an 1880s bodice:

Dress from Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion Vol. 2:

Lanvin Robe de Style:

koshka_the_cat's tennis dress inspiration:

What you wear under a 1950s Dior:

Aesthetic dress:


Pretty Regency embroidery:


If you're interested in seeing more of the clothes, you can check out my Flickr Album. I consolidated them for ease of viewing.

Comments

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

Ohhh! What amazing pictures! And thanks for those pics of the placket bodice too!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad that you like them. :)

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Wonderful photos! Thank you so much for sharing! I love seeing these familiar dresses from new angles.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Aubry! I'm glad you enjoy them. I was definitely costumer-focused when I was taking these pictures. ;)