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Antique Bodice - Gorgeous 1880s Low Cut Lace Front Evening Gown Bodice with Jet Bead Applique and Twelve Stays

Antique Bodice - Gorgeous 1880s Low Cut Lace Front Evening Gown Bodice with Jet Bead ...

Here's a sultry original antique piece that really has the goods. This lace front evening gown bodice is DARING, and trimmed with a ruffle of lightly shirred silk tulle, to give the illusion of more ...

$$$$$ · Indexed August 15, 2025 ·

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History
  • The period of the 1880s is notable for its significant changes in women's fashion, with bodices becoming more structured and ornately decorated, reflecting the social and cultural values of the time.
  • The use of jet beads and intricate lace in garments during this era often indicated the wearer's social status and sophistication, highlighting the craftsmanship of antique clothing.
  • In the late 19th century, silhouettes began to shift towards more fitted styles, as seen with the incorporation of cased stays for shaping, contributing to the evolution of women's evening wear.

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