Elegant Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns Petal & Pup USA The large number of surviving garments by the House of Worth in The #CostumeInstitute collection is a testament to Worth's immense popularity among the American clientele in the 19th century. Until September Gorgeous Spaghetti Straps Sequins Mermaid Long Evening Prom Dresses, C GordressYou Plus Size Elegant Sequin Splicing Formal Evening Dress Women Party Gow Rosymae House of Worth c. 1905 The stiff, heavy velvets and dense satins had waned in popularity by the time Worth approached @defunctfashion on Tumblr