Guide to a Lady’s 18th Century Wardrobe
March 28th 2025
Erasmus Darwin House - Lichfield
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Get dressed in iconic fashion styles of the 18th century with fashion designer Gemma Thompson.
We’ll explore the changing silhouette of the rococo era with a demonstration of how ladies would have dressed at the time.
18th-Century Women's Fashion and Revolution - Sold Out
February 19th 2025
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum - Lichfield
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an exploration of Women's fashion from the second half of the 18th century.
For this fascinating one-hour talk, British fashion designer, Gemma Thompson, will delve into the history of women’s clothing in the 1700s.
This is a unique opportunity to hear how these luxurious garments were made and how fashion was influenced by the age of revolution. See Gemma get dressed in the iconic robe à l'anglaise.
Image - British Library Image: B20037-09
How to Dress a Georgian Woman: Show and Tell - Sold Out
September 4th 2024
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum - Lichfield
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join British fashion designer, Gemma Thompson, for a fascinating talk on women’s clothing in the 1700s. Gemma will demonstrate how the rich and stylish of the past got dressed; from luxurious and extravagant outerwear to underwear that created the iconic shapes of the period. Join us for an entertaining exploration of sumptuous garments, learn how style reflected status, and find out how clothing was bought and made.
This informative one-hour talk is accompanied by Gemma dressing as a Georgian Woman, demonstrating the many layers and garments worn.
Image from the British Library archive. Shelfmark: L.R.32.b.2
