The technology, art, politics, and culture of the 19th century were strongly reflected in the styles and silhouettes of the era's clothing. For women, fashion was an extravagant and extroverted …

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 …

In the 19th century, women’s dresses went through several distinct style changes. During the early part of the century, the empire silhouette was popular, characterized by a high waistline …

2020年6月1日 · 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 …

2020年2月19日 · During the 1850s, it became common to have a dress made in two pieces: a skirt and a separate matching bodice. Sometimes a skirt would have two matching bodices, …

Women’s fashion in the 19th century underwent considerable evolution. In the early part of the century, dresses with high necklines, long sleeves, and full skirts were favored. However, as …

The early 19th century was characterized by empire-style dresses, with high waists just below the bustline. Later in the century, the style shifted to more structured and exaggerated silhouettes, …

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 …

2020年3月26日 · A s throughout the nineteenth century, infants of the 1840s wore long, short-sleeved dresses; these were usually white so they could be easily laundered (Paoletti 87). …

In the 19th century, between progress and tradition, if masculine attire quickly loses its brilliance, feminine fashion seeks more and more opulence. Interpreting the styles of the past,...