The 1810s were not entirely about white, as this evening dress surely attests. Far from it. Color was still a major player. This surviving evening ensemble is possibly one that was meant Sample Double Take Button Front Empire Waist Sleeveless Slit Magic Dress Sold at Auction: Jules mile Saintin, Jules Emile Saintin 1800s Antique Print Standing by the River SIGNED Framed 19th century clothes: How women's fashions changed between 1802 and 1902 Click Americana Afternoon dress. Culture: American. Date: ca. 1862. The female silhouette of the middle of the 19th century consisted of a fitted corseted bodice and wide full skirts. The conical skirts developed between