Silver and black double cloth and lamé evening gown; silver flowers outlined in black; strapless princess line bodice; center back zipper closure covered with buttons and loops; skirt gathered at scalloped waistline seam; ankle length; lined in black satin. From Donald Brooks's Fall 1986 collection.
A. Black polyester lace evening gown; jewel neckline, large black sequin flowers sewn to edge; deep V-neckline in back to waist; large bishop sleeves, cut in one with bodice; cuffs covered in large 4-petal black sequin flowers; bodice, sleeves, and skirt have floral motif of black sequins with rhinestone in center; full skirt gathered at waistline; fastens at waist in back; front bodice is lined in doubled black crepe; back bodice is unlined; skirt is lined. B. Black silk satin ribbon belt; snaps onto a bow with 2 long streamers. Information from donor: "[This dress] was owned by Constance Ross Wexler - she assisted Donald on numerous shows and this dress may have been a sample."
Pale taupe silk jersey t-shirt dress; jewel collar; half sun decoration on left shoulder with rays extending to waist and left elbow; sun and rays made of rhinestones and colorless tubular glass beads; ankle length; stains and abrasion.
A. Black silk satin evening gown; sweetheart neckline; princess seams; long set-in sleeves; skirt gathered to bodice; 10 inch band of clipped black feathers at hemline; center back zipper closure; underlined with silk organza; floor length. B. Black silk satin tie belt.
Detail of back closure (Object ID #1997.407.ab)
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". C. Pink silk crepe sash.
Detail of intricate opening at side of dress (Object ID #2004.03.104.ab)
Underdress without overdress (Object ID #2004.03.104.b)
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing).
Detail of back closure (Object ID #2004.03.485)
Orange silk taffeta ballgown; deep shoulder puff; diagonal shirring forms "V" from bodice to skirt hemline; pouff released along shirring, backed with additional ruffle; drawn up to bustle at center back; ankle length; very complicated patternmaking.
Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline. Designer sample.
Detail of inside of sleeve (Object ID #1997.194)
Fuchsia pink basketweave silk evening gown; square neckline front and back; long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; contour darts at waist; front bodice skirt is one piece; center back hand-picked zipper closure; bodice back is separate from skirt; ankle length; lined in fuchsia china silk.
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture.
Dress with overdress pulled back (Object ID #2004.03.40)
Detail of intricate closure at back of dress (Object ID #2004.03.40)
Detail of back of evening gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. Worn with cape (Object ID #2002.84.25.B) to form two piece ensemble. Part of performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2002.84.25.AB)
Evening gown - front (Object ID #2002.84.25.A)
Detail of front of evening gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. Worn with cape (Object ID #2002.84.25.B) to form two piece ensemble. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
Evening gown - back (Object ID #2002.84.25.A)
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. B. Shawl; triangular.
Evening gown (Object ID #1997.224.A)
A. Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. B. Long gold lamé shawl; long hand-knotted beige silk fringe bound in gold metallic thread.
Evening gown (Object ID #2004.03.28.A)
A. Gold lamé evening gown; rose motifs outlined in pearls, bugle beads and diamontes; sleeveless; slight scoop front neckline, dipping to lower scoop in back; long panel attached at back shoulders. B. Royal blue velvet stole; 18 x 118 inches. Gown and stole form performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
Evening gown (Object ID #1981.111.A)
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe.
Evening gown (Object ID #1997.237.A)
Detail of evening gown underbodice (Object ID #1997.237.AB)
A. Mint green lace gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dropped waistline; asymmetrical tiered skirt; has been altered. Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.133.b) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Two piece evening ensemble (Object ID #1986.133.ab)
Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.112.B) to form a two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
Two piece evening ensemble (Object ID #1981.112.AB)
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.287.AB)
Detail of buttons on evening gown (Object ID #1997.287.A)
Garments from the Fashion Archive on display on Mount Mary campus.
School Sisters of Notre Dame North American Archives