Afternoon Dress – Winter 1800

Regency Empire Waist Gowns and Early 19th Century Fashion

This exquisite hand-colored fashion plate from February 1800 showcases early Regency style at the turn of the 19th century. The elegant engraving depicts two women modeling classic white muslin day gowns with distinct high empire waistlines. Their ensembles highlight the era’s minimalist, Greco-Roman-inspired fashion shift.

Historical Regency Accessories and Period Interior Setting

The antique print illustrates detailed period accessories including long opera gloves, delicate bead necklaces, and colorful feathered headpieces. One woman walks down an interior staircase featuring an ornate wrought-iron banister, beneath a sketched classical chandelier. This rare illustration provides a perfect look into late Georgian high-society styling.

Credit: The Claremont Colleges