Oct 11, 2019 · Late afternoon and evening dresses (Fig. 8) featured shorter sleeves, ranging from elbow length to mere shoulder straps, lower necklines, and frequently long, sumptuous trains (Fukai 225-235). The types and extravagance of outerwear expanded in the 1880s, a development that began in the 1870s.

Picture yourself strolling through the streets of London in the late 19th century. You’d be surrounded by women dressed in the height of Victorian fashion, a fascinating mix of elegance, modesty, and ever-changing trends. Let’s take a closer look at what these ladies wore.

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Jun 25, 2020 · Dresses saw minor changes during the 1800s, losing much of the rounded volume of the previous decade. By 1810, skirts were much straighter, and the fullness that was left in the skirt was concentrated at the back, while the front was flat, falling straight to the floor (Fig. 4).

Feb 24, 2009 · Using fashion plate imagery, the page follows the changes in the female fashion silhouette from the late 1790s to 1825. The bulk of this epoch covers the era of fashionable Regency Dress, an era beloved by Jane Austen and costume re-enactment fans.

Apr 2, 2019 · Necklines became bolder, ditching the high collar look they had managed to stick to in the past. A touch of masculinity also got incorporated into the styles of this century, with a lot of women seen in shirt collar dresses with ties while doing outdoor activities.

Jun 1, 2020 · Dresses for morning wear could be of a printed cotton, but afternoon or best dresses were in fine white muslin (Rose 38-41). Eye-catching sashes could be tied at the waist, and were a stylish way to introduce color into a girl’s outfit (P. Cunnington 195).

May 3, 2017 · These years are known as the late Victorian era, while the 1890s to 1900s are called the "mauve decade." Women's fashion styles varied greatly depending on the occasion. Luxurious bustle dresses, elegant evening gowns and sharp tailored skirts and jackets were all popular fashions in the late 1800s.

The Gilded Age and Miss Scarlet and the Duke have introduced the world to the glorious costumes of the 1880s. Fashions of the 1880s are known for the Victorian bustle dress. The 1880s dress featured a slim and modest bodice with a full skirt gathered in pleats, ruffles, and drapes from the rear.

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