Sunday 3 March 2013

19th Century Clothing; Women

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The Victorian era was the time between 1837 to 1901 when queen Victoria was the monarch in England. The women's dresses in this time were very elaborate because of the style of the dresses they would effect the way in which women walked, sat and moved their arms. the dresses were cut in a style to show off and accentuate a women's figure but in a modest way. These are the layers that a women of the time would have worn:

  • Drawers
  • The slip
  • Corset
  • Petticoat
  • Camisole
  • Crinoline
  • Bustle
  • Underskirt
  • Finally the top skirt and jacket, shoes and any other accessories would be put on.
The undergarments would change slightly as the top skirt and jacket changed style and shape through the Victorian era. The dress was worn in two pieces and would have been attached with hooks or ties. 


The dress was worn in two pieces and connected with hooks and ties. The style of sleeves changed many times throughout the Victorian Era. The neckline was worn in a high V-neck. Either one or two skirts were worn; with two skirts the underskirt was longer, forming a short train with the top skirt forming an apron. The underskirt flared from the knees down to create fullness. Around 1880, the skirt was cut narrow all around the body, forming a slim outline. The dress was made in different colors, from pastels to darker colors. Different shades of green were very popular. We can see the evolution of the fashion dresses in this picture:
Shawls, cloaks, mantles, scarves and little aprons were also accessories. Gloves and parasols were popular. Large brooches were worn at the throat and large and small earrings were also worn. The use of fans was also very common. Boas made of feathers or fur were also very big. 

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