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#Ootd is this INCREDIBLE 1951 Dior Douze Douzièmes (twelve twelfths) dress. @romtoronto.bsky.social has thankfully provided a lot of information about this dress. It was made in the atelier flou by Marthe, the textile by Jean Page, and embroidery by Maison Rébé. A handwritten label says

#Ootd is this Pat Rodger 1955 cocktail dress made of black silk and lily of the valley embroidered in woolen thread. Lilies of the Valley were actually Dior's favorite flower. He was active at this same time and I like to think he would have loved this dress. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1981 Madame Gres taffeta blouse and skirt ensemble. I was surprised Gres, whose hayday was in 1930-50s, was still working in the 80s. Despite this beautiful outfit, it was the beginning of her decline, but she was still innovating up to the 70s. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1962 Sophie Gimbel mint green silk chiffon dress decorated with sequins and brilliants. Gimbel, nee Haas, was the head designer for Saks Fifth Avenue's Salon Moderne. She was first hired by Adam L. Gimbel, grandson of the founder of department store, Gimbels and whom

#Ootd is this 1956-63 Emile Curtis satin evening gown. It was worn by Nora Nedden for the Junior League Dance. It features a yellow wrapped bodice lined in blue-grey and a then flows into a blue-grey skirt with 3D floral embroidery in metallic thread. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1965 Dior green silk faille dress with a matching over-bodice. The over blouse has sleeves that with eyelets that are laced and tied through three times- a unique design. The dress was from Christian Dior-New York and sold through Neiman Marcus. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1950s Jacques Cassia silver brocade cocktail dress. Cassia was a Lebanese designer mostly famous in the 60-70s for his metal work and futuristic style. Therefore, this is a rare view of his early work, which was more conventional. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1933 Norman Hartnell evening gown that Kathleen Dorothy Burton Jones when she was presented at court. At the time, court dresses had to have a train and be wore with long white gloves and a white Prince of Wales feather headpiece. #Fashionhistory

#Ootd is this 1960-61 Balenciaga dress. It's made of green damask satin with a peony-like pattern. Note that the waist drops down at the back and the skirts is connected to the bodice with gathers, making a slightly bustle. The deep-V in the back is most striking. #fashionhistory

#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

#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

#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