100 Best Empire waist dresses ideas regency fashion, historical fashion, fashion history Afternoon dress 1892 House of Worth French Worth was known for including historical references from his research and this dress is an exceptional example of his skill.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 1810s were not entirely about white, as this evening dress surely attests. Far from it. Color was still a major player. This surviving evening ensemble is possibly one that was meant Regency era clothing, specifically empire waist look