This dinner dress was created by English fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth in 1883. Worth, often referred to as the father of haute couture, had a large influence over Parisian fashions in the late 19th century. His ornately decorated gowns were sought after by many women.| Fashion History Timeline
Despite the limited visibility of the garments, the figures depicted in Henry Lerolle’s The Organ Rehearsal can be seen as a fashionable group of churchgoers to 1885 standards — complete with plumed hats, bustled skirts, and simple dark male suiting.| Fashion History Timeline
This French dress, designed in the 1880s, follows the different trends at this time. The first reason that this gown was fashionable was the silhouette. The slim-fitting curaiss bodice paired with a bustle that leads into a train was very chic during the early 1880s and can be seen in multiple fashion plates and paintings.| Fashion History Timeline