feeling monumental the early 1800s British court gowns were probably one of the most ridiculous fashion silhouettes that ever existed, so of course I needed to give it a go. while Dress American The Metropolitan Museum of Art Late Regency Ballgown, Dark Magenta Taffeta 1800s Gown, 1820s Regency Court Dress With Cape Fiorentina Costuming Ladies Fashions and clothing of the late 1800s Drawing by Peter Nowell Fine Art America