#Ootd is this 1960 embroidered satin evening gown by Gaby Espana. Gaby Young-Mackinnon was a British model who worked with designers, like Dior, before moving to Mallorca and setting up her own couture house. Many celebrities visited the island to buy her designs. #fashionhistory

Here's some glamour for your Thursday. #Ootd is this 1925 House of Worth gown worn by Jeanne de Montagnac, Marquise de Polignac, when she was presented at court. The silk dress is embroidered with metallic thread and beads and has a gold lame slip and faux train. #Fashionhistory

Similar to yesterday's #ootd is this 1912 Paquin afternoon dress. It also has a columnal silhouette, a high modest neckline, and kimono sleeves. It this combines the new transition away from corsets and an interest in eastern traditional costumes. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is a 1912 dress by Gustav Beer. Beer was a German born designer, who opened a house in Paris in 1905. It was known for conservative designs with exquisite production and materials. This dress strongly mimics the white cotton muslin dresses 100 years earlier, but with

#Ootd is this 1950s Neptuna bathing suit. This loks classic 50s with it's one piece, slight skirt, and fitted bodice. It is interesting though with its asymmetrical wrapped black knit buttoned on top of a pin striped black and silver knit. Very chic. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1955 Schiaparelli bathing suit. Yes, Schiaparelli made swimsuits. It appears she made her own swimsuits as well as in collaboration with Catalina Swimwear. In 1932 she also made a patent for a backless swimsuit with a built-in bra. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1949-51 Carolyn Schnurer swimsuit. Schnurer was an innovator in American sports and swimwear, especially known for her culturally inspired resort collections. So, the gold is a little out of character, but the silhouette is emblematic of her style. #Fashionhistory

Today's #ootd is this 1950s La Tessitrice Capri dress. The label was made by Baronessa Clarette Gallotti, an Italian designer located in Capri. She used handlooms, gifted by Capri's mayor, to make her outfits. This, It is this is hand-loomed and sewn. #Fashionhistory

plaid three-straped dress and winged bolero. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is another 1940s summer dress featuring red buttons, but this one is by Gay Gibson Juniors. Gay Gibson was not an actual person but a label made by the Gernes Garment Company. They made youthful ready-to-wear casual wear aimed at teenagers and young women, like this rainbow

While technically not swimwear, I believe every woman needs a Claire McCardell outfit for the summer. Hence, #ootd is this 1940s McCardell cotton sundress produced by Townley Frocks. She is known for her unique closures, highlighted here by red buttons ♥️ #Fashionhistory

innovative and daring designs that pushed the edge of what was considered acceptable. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1950s Cole of Cal swimsuit. Margit Felligi, Cole's the creative designer from 1936-1972 was also a theatrical costume designer, hence the Hollywood look of this silver lame. They made swimwear a fashion item, versus merely a practical item for swimming, often with

#Ootd is this 1963-7 Catalina swimsuit. Catalina specialized in knitted garments since 1907, moving onto swimwear in 1912. Here they use the relatively new material, Lycra/acrylic with nylon for this lacy knit swimsuit, making it stretchier and more form-fitting. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1952 swimsuit by Tom Brigance. He was a American known for his sportswear and swimwear in the 1930-70s- first as a head designer for Lord & Taylor and then under his own label. The year after this suit, Brigance earned the Coty Award. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd for the #FourthofJuly is this 1775-1785 caraco jacket, made of Indian chintz, a desirable fabric at the time. The jacket is of an informal and practical design as it is thigh-length, open at the front, and has 3/4 sleeves. This one also has a fake stomacher. #Fashionhistory

Today's #beachwear outfit is this 1940s Togs of Hollywood coverups- a robe and a caplet. Both are made of chenille and sport bird and boat designs. By this time, American sportswear designers made resort-style casual dress accessible to the middle classes. #Fashionhistory

To kick of the summer festivities, I will be posting some summer clothes and swimsuits I have collected throughout the year. For example, #ootd is this 1916-20 three-tiered cotton gauze summer dress with pink bindings. #Fashionhistory

Here is another 1961 Balenciaga dress and as you can tell, it is remarkably similar to yesterday's #ootd. It has a tailored bodice and a lowered waist in back, which produced a slight bustle-esque effect. This one though is very "Barbie" with it's hot pink. #Fashionhistory

The #ootd is this 1960-61 Balenciaga dress of green silk satin with a peony-like pattern. The deep, but narrow-v in the back is a stunning detail for the tightly fitted dress. Also, notice the slight bustle effect as the pleated waist is lower in the back. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1920s Callot Soeurs dress. As stated before, they were known for their layering of various fabrics. Zooming in, we can see the multiple fabrics from a cream silk, orange floral brocade, coral silk, and golden tulle. All with a coral beaded waist. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1957 Norman Norell dinner dress made of organdy with cotton floral embroidery. Look at those cute details like the belt around the waist and buttons on the shoulder. So 1950s and so lovely #Fashionhistory

an hourglass figure, but is more domed. It also has a mini-crinoline in back. Indeed, here he is going a bit over the top with a bright almost 18th century-like fabric and two stripes of rhinestones and pearls. The like bow in back is also sweet, but a bit extra. #fashionhistory

This week's #FridayFrills is this 1958-9 Balenciaga gown. I was surprised to find out it is Balenciaga, as he usually had experimental silhouettes and stayed away from the popular tight bodice and full skirt. However, his is slightly different. The skirt does not flare out into

French actresses. Interesting as I had never heard of her before. Maybe I should go watch some of those films- The Scheming Women, Napoleon Road, The Millionaire Tramp, The Gay Adventure, Memorable Eyes, By the Window, A Ghost, Jean of the Moon, and L’Arpete. #Fashionhistory

Today's #ootd is this early 1950s elaborately draped pink and blue chiffon dress with embroidered beads and rhinestones. It was made by Germaine Lecomte, a fashion designer who opened her house in 1920 in Paris. She went on to design costumes for movies and dressed artists and

#Ootd is this 1909 Callot Soeurs afternoon dress made of cream silk satin, chiffon, and lace. Callot Soeurs often layered fabrics with rich embellishment like this, creating texture and elegance. #Fashionhistory

Todays #ootd is this 1820 pelisse. It looks simple but pelisses were an important part of 18th-19th century clothing. It was a military inspired garment, as you can see from the spiked rows on the bodice. Very in keeping with the military exploits of the time. #Fashionhistory

Stanley Marcus, the then leader of the brand, both personal as well as professional. Dior met Marcus in Dallas in 1947 when he received the Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion. They then continually wrote to each other. #Fashionhistory

Today's #ootd is this 1953 Dior dress. It was produced by Christian Dior-New York. Opened in 1948, it was a luxury ready-to-wear and accessories line. Dior's garments was sold in select stores, like Neiman Marcus, as this dress's label shows. Dior had a good relationship with