A dedicated section showing attire for Victorian youth. Practical Uses for Researchers
Morning gowns, dinner dresses, traveling clothes, and mourning attire. Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...
Detailed engravings of complex hairstyles and period-specific hair ornaments. A dedicated section showing attire for Victorian youth
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 [eBook] This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing
A movement toward "flatness and straightness" where women were described as a "pencil covered with raiment". This era introduced the long-waisted, tightly-boned "cuirass" bodice and asymmetrical draping.
The guide is divided into four distinct phases, tracking the dramatic shifts in silhouettes and societal trends:
The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating a profile that resembled a small triangle set on a large square. This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing over ten pounds, alongside a new interest in women's sportswear like yachting and fencing.