19th century. WOW! So elegant, so gorgeous, so ornate. Think of the handwork that went into this gown. Amazing!

Evening dress, House of Worth, ca. 1910. Silk, cotton, metallic threads, glass.

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Costume designed by Walter Plunkett for Vivien Leigh in Gone With the Wind (1939) From the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin

Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978). "Swan" Evening Dress, ca. 1954. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009 (2009.300.8523) #CharlesJames

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I love the beading on this ballgown! Imagine how it would move as you danced! #1860sgown #Civilwargown

Evening Gown, House of Worth 1900, French, Made of silk and chiffon

A selection of the costumes and smaller props handmade by British artist Kirsty Mitchell for her photographic collection the 'Wonderland' series 2009 - 2014

by Lisha Vidler (This article first appeared at Your Wardrobe Unlock'd.) Unheard of in modern times, the balayeuse was a common element of the Victorian woman's wardrobe.

Silk and cotton evening dress (circa 1910) by Liberty & Co. Image and text courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dress, Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum. Douillet c.1915.

Again, not sure where I'd wear this, but would I love to? Yes!! A Fairy Tale Gown!