.. in the hands of designers like Charles Worth of Paris, almost seemed to “mature” through the 1880’s and 1890’s as it became more tailored and more custom fitted and molded to each woman’s body. Worth’s early ensembles almost seem “clumsy” compared to the later ones.
(Extant Photos: House of Worth original designs from 1879 to 1883 became less “things stuck on” and more integrated and well thought out designs using unique fabrics and colors. Part of this was the abundant use of synthetic dyes and trims, but mostly it was the popularity of the new design worldwide by women of all shapes and sizes who could finally wear the current fashion).