12 Best Dresses From The Gilded Age, Ranked

Like its predecessor, Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age has its work cut out for it when it comes to costumes, featuring countless vintage pieces, fabrics, and decadent accessories — and the best dresses from the series will steal the spotlight from everything else unfolding on-screen. Indeed, viewers watching Julian Fellowes’ period drama may find themselves forgetting all about the plot when one of the characters walks in wearing a breathtaking gown. And there’s more to these outfits than mere ruffles and jewels.