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empire line dress

empire line dress 19th Century Empire Dress in Printed or Striped Cotton – Townsends

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empire line dress 19th Century Empire Dress in Printed or Striped Cotton – TownsendsClothing styles took a dramatic twist at the turn of the 19th century. The Empire dress was a prime example of this French fashion invasion, based on that societys fascination with the ancient cultures of Greece. As the Empire style made its first foray into British societies, fabrics were very wispy and somewhat transparent, revealing the female form that had previously been revered with utmost modesty. Prudish reactions were strong. As a result,

Clothing styles took a dramatic twist at the turn of the 19th century. The Empire dress was a prime example of this French fashion invasion, based on that society’s fascination with the ancient cultures of Greece. As the Empire style made its first foray into British societies, fabrics were very wispy and somewhat transparent, revealing the female form that had previously been revered with utmost modesty. Prudish reactions were strong. As a result, this very short-lived fashion period went through even shorter phases delineated by fabric choices and undergarments (or most often, the lack thereof).

This dress is based on examples from around 1810. Its squared, slightly gathered neckline and short gathered sleeves are true to the period. The high under-the-bust waist is classic Empire. Both the neckline and waist are tied in back. The bodice is closed in back with bone buttons.

Because undergarment styles were extremely diverse during the Empire period, we have settled the issue for this dress by fully lining the bodice. The skirt is lined to about 36" from the underbust, which emulates the knee-length chemises occasionally worn during the period. The subtle back train gives the skirt a graceful, sweeping hemline.

Please visit our fabric swatch page to choose a pattern, then enter your choice in the field above. Prints for this style of dress were typically small and light. When ordering, give measurements for bust, beneath-bust, bicep, and length from under-bust to floor hem - please put these measurements in the comment field of your online order.


This Item made to order.
Please allow 4-8 weeks for garment to be made. Made in USA

Item # FD-189

 

Fabric Swatch Page:

https://townsendfabrics.com/category/canvas/

 

Measurement Guide:

http://measuringadvice.com/

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Chan.C
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Soft!
Color: Peach Fuzz
These socks for dry heels are wonderful. I purchased a balm for my feet and these help it soak in over night. They have a gel liner in the heel which is soft. The first few nights I could. Feel the socks just because I wasn't used to it but after a few wears I can't tell I have them on. Love them and seem to be helping my heels.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
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geoffrey desmond
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Soft heels, here I come!
Color: Blue Haven
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I bought these for my 16-year-old daughter, and she loves them. They’re super soft and cozy, and they’ve really helped with dry heels. The moisturizing lining works great, and her feet feel noticeably smoother after wearing them. She even wears them around the house because they’re comfortable, not bulky or slippery. Great quality and a fun little self-care item — definitely a win! I even bought myself and my mom a pair!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
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Emily Ross
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
Works great!
Color: Lavender Luxury
Kind of surprising but these actially work and are comfortable. I noticed a difference in my calloused heels after the first use.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
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Chris
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Best thing ever!
Color: Lavender Luxury
These are the best thing ever! Put your favorite foot balm on then cover your heels with these socks and go to bed. You’ll wake up with the softest feet and no cracked heels!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
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Lauren Day | Hawaii Mom Life
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
Works well if you wear them every day
Color: Lavender Luxury, Color: Lavender Luxury
These heel socks do work, but you need to be consistent and patient. The socks are soft with a gel lining on the inside that basically traps your body heat and moisture—kind of like a mini spa for your feet. My heels felt noticeably softer after just one hour of wearing them. That said, I don’t love sleeping with socks on, so it took me two nights to get used to them. I even took them off the first night because I couldn’t stand the feeling. After five nights of use with nightly exfoliating, my heels are definitely softer, but still cracked in some areas. I’m hoping they keep improving with continued use. If you stick with it and exfoliate regularly, these socks definitely help soften rough skin. Not a miracle fix overnight, but a helpful tool for healing cracked heels.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025

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