Women's fashion of the late 19th century saw an introduction of styles with a long, slim, body-hugging silhouette that revealed the natural figure, including the popular 'princess line' and …

For a brief overview, see the V&A's "Introduction to 19th-Century Fashion" and "History of Fashion, 1840-1900." For more in-depth information, see the decade overviews and …

When it came to evening wear (i.e. ball gowns and evening dresses), trains were longer and more fancy fabrics were used. However, the key element was that the bustle profile was achieved …

During the late 19th century, societal norms and expectations heavily influenced women’s clothing choices. Modesty, femininity, respectability, and class distinctions were key factors that …

Dresses were made in a wide range of fabrics, colors, patterns, and designs. They could either be a single piece or two pieces comprised of a separate skirt and bodice. If a woman was …

2023年6月1日 · Late Victorian fashion featured bustle dresses, which were skirts worn over a padded petticoat that transformed the fullness of the skirt. This new fashion concentrated the …

In the 19th century, there were several different styles of dresses that were popular among women. One prominent style was the empire-waist dress, which featured a high waistline just …

2000年4月14日 · Reforming Fashion, 1850-1914 is about the women’s dress reform movement of the late 19th and early 20th century. Fashionable dress in the 19th century went through …

As the century progressed, the Victorian era ushered in a more elaborate and structured style of dressing, characterized by voluminous skirts, corsets, and dramatic accessories. …

2015年11月18日 · The silhouette of women’s gowns changed a great deal over the course of the 19 th century. Most of us can easily identify the lines of an early Regency gown or the shape …