SKU: 35204875196
empire line dress

empire line dress 19th Century Empire Dress in Printed or Striped Cotton – Townsends

Sale price$19.32 Regular price$21.47
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5.37 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 23 - Aug 28

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

empire line dress 19th Century Empire Dress in Printed or Striped Cotton – TownsendsClothing 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 societys 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,

Clothing 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).

This 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.

Because 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.

Please visit our fabric swatch page to choose a pattern, then enter your choice in the field above. Prints for this style of dress were typically small and light. When ordering, give measurements for bust, beneath-bust, bicep, and length from under-bust to floor hem - please put these measurements in the comment field of your online order.


This Item made to order.
Please allow 4-8 weeks for garment to be made. Made in USA

Item # FD-189

 

Fabric Swatch Page:

https://townsendfabrics.com/category/canvas/

 

Measurement Guide:

http://measuringadvice.com/

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 35204875196

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell empire line dress

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.2 ★★★★★
Based on 26 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
G
Verified Purchase
Gina W
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Love all Anker products and this one as well
Color: purple, Size: 2pack & 2cable
These work really great, but the biggest reason I love them is the purple color! They are easy to spot in a bag, suitcase, etc. and are very distinguishable from all my other cables! Anker is a favorite brand!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
Kacie Squires
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
High quality and fast charging
Color: White, Size: 2pack & 2cable
Love these. They charge iPhones very quickly as well as iPads - much better quality than other USB-C and especially better than the lightning ports. They last long and do not get hot.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Mary
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Made well . If you’re looking for something like this, it’s a good buy .
Color: Wht/Bk
Love love this clutch purse. It’s made really good. I get a lot of compliments on it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
B
Verified Purchase
bobbie jones
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful
Color: Wht/Bk
beautiful great quality worth the money
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026
F
Verified Purchase
Felipe J. Pena
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Zebra print clutch purse
Color: Wht/Bk
I love this Zebra print clutch purse. I used it on Sunday with all black. What a great pop of color. Value for the money was just right. Does not look or feel cheap. I highly recommend this purse Wanda
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025

recommand products