{"product_id":"19th-century-empire-dress-solid-cotton-ed-189","title":"19th Century Empire Dress in Solid Cotton","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eClassic Early 19th Century Dress Style\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMade at Townsends\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvailable in a Variety of Colors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is based on examples from around 1810. Its squared, slightly gathered neckline and short gathered sleeves are true to the period. The high under-the-bust waist is classic Empire. Both the neckline and waist are tied in back. The bodice is closed in back with bone buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause undergarment styles were extremely diverse during the Empire period, we have settled the issue for this dress by fully lining the bodice. The skirt is lined to about 36\" from the underbust, which emulates the knee-length chemises occasionally worn during the period. The subtle back train gives the skirt a graceful, sweeping hemline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see the fabric swatches visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/townsendfabrics.com\/category\/cotton\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e fabric swatch page \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThis style of dress was typically made in lighter colors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is made to order, please allow 4-8 for garment to be made. Made in USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem # ED-189\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric Swatch Page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/townsendfabrics.com\/category\/cotton\/\"\u003ecotton fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurement Guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/measuringadvice.com\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/measuringadvice.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClothing styles took a dramatic twist at the turn of the 19th century. The Empire dress was a prime example of this French fashion invasion, based on that society’s fascination with the ancient cultures of Greece. As the Empire style made its first foray into British societies, fabrics were very wispy and somewhat transparent, revealing the female form that had previously been revered with utmost modesty. Prudish reactions were strong. As a result, this very short-lived fashion period went through even shorter phases delineated by fabric choices and undergarments (or most often, the lack thereof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed-189_2_1.jpg?v=1571714811\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed-189_4_1.jpg?v=1571714811\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed189P1130498.jpg?v=1675355671\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed189gold.jpg?v=1680278142\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed189JTS19676.jpg?v=1680278142\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed189P1130526.jpg?v=1680278142\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed-189_1_1.jpg?v=1680278142\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1275\/0447\/products\/ed-189_5.jpg?v=1680278142\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Townsends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238639411264,"sku":"ED189","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6342\/4320\/files\/ed-189_3_1.jpg?v=1780829601","url":"https:\/\/wearvico.com\/products\/19th-century-empire-dress-solid-cotton-ed-189","provider":"wearvico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}