While unboxing this beautiful fuchsia (or magenta) antique bodice, I wondered when this bodice would have been made. The listing on Witchy Vintage said it was from the 1860s, but I needed to investigate.

 

Given the deep dive on the early to mid-Victorian fashion rampage I went on in my previous video, I knew this must have been from the 1865s to 1868.

 

To compare the MET Dresses:

House of Depret Dress

Peach French Dress (questionable date)

Mme. Olympe Evening Dress (questionable date)

House of Depret Striped Dress

 

All these dresses have these similar qualities:

• Buttons down the front

• Fitted sleeves with hem slashes

• Significant trimming on bodice (Bows, Ruffles, Piping)

• Back Bodice details (peplum hem, split tails, accent bow)

Of these examples, the bodice looks most similar to the 1867 examples from the House of Depret.

 

What do you think?