Afternoon dress 1892 House of Worth French Worth was known for including historical references from his research and this dress is an exceptional example of his skill. This dress combines 17th century and The empire waist reshaped fashion in the early 19th century. It borrowed from classical antiquity and rejected the ridgid styles of the 18th century. While the fashion looked more relaxed, the societal The empire waist reshaped fashion in the early 19th century. It borrowed from classical antiquity and rejected the ridgid styles of the 18th century. While the fashion looked more relaxed, the societal Empire waist dress of pale pink silk satin embellished with silver sequins, and coral satin train, created by Charles Frederick Worth for Madame Boyard, whose husband worked for Worth, circa 1892 : r fashionhistory Gothic Regency Era Burgundy Dress Plus Size Empire Waist Ball Gown Empire Waist Dress Custom Made