Dress

More Information: Assuming a more feminine air than the majority of flapper dresses of the era, Jeanne Lanvin’s robe de style dresses were characterized by wide flowing skirts designed to resemble court dresses of the 18th century. Much like this dress, taffeta was a favorite material for the robe de style, as its inherent stiffness helped create the lift and fullness of the skirt. Although the robe de style was never fully adopted by the American public, who preferred the androgynous dresses, the robe de style was considered a classic. One 1925 fashion commentator remarked, “The robe de style has a persevering nature. Fashions may come and fashions may go, but it keeps on forever.”