White Silk Neoclassical Gown with Red Sash

Belle Epoque · 1910s · British

This costume design depicts a neoclassical-inspired gown with a high empire waistline marked by a red sash or belt. The white silk dress features a deep V-neckline and appears to have decorative embroidered or applied trim along the hemline. A dramatic red cloak or mantle drapes over the left shoulder and flows behind the figure. The silhouette references ancient Greek or Roman dress with its columnar shape and draped fabric treatment. The design shows the Belle Epoque fascination with historical revival styles for theatrical and fancy dress occasions, combining classical antiquity references with early 20th-century fashion illustration techniques.