This is often a high-waisted Empire dress with a knitted bodice and wool skirt.

A coat that combines blue and raspberry tops an Empire dress in the same colors.

There were some luscious evening looks, notably an Empire dress in pistachio green taffeta netted in black tulle, but the tailoring was standout.

Tiny knitted boleros in shiny rayon often sheltered the bare shoulders of the satin slips and chiffon Empire dresses.

In addition, there were military greatcoats, frock coats and Empire dresses.

Flounced dresses came in blurry hand-painted chiffon, and under a floral brocade coat was a modest Empire dress in gray jersey.

For the inaugural balls, Ms. George has designed an Empire dress with a garnet and gold beaded lace bodice and black crepe skirt.

Kimono-style gowns were hand-painted with lyrical images of flora, and obi sashes gave a new interpretation to short Empire dresses.