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Aristocratic GentDressing the Victorian Lady from the 1850's: 
Step
by step description
of Victorian
clothing worn by the
Victorian lady from
the 1850s, starting
with her
undergarments to her
Victorian dress.
Southern Belle Adult
Dickens Adult
Evening gowns from the French fashion magazine show the styles for 1912-1914.
Sapphire Charleston Adult
Gatsby Girl (Ivory) AdultDress a Boy in Victorian Style
Boy's clothing catalog
from 1891
Create the perfect hat for your Victorian dress. Provided are directions and images from an 1890 magazine to create a velvet Victorian hat.
Women's Regency Fashions: 1811-1812
Evening gowns, day dresses, outdoor wear, hats and bonnets from the years of Pride and Prejudice, 1811-1812.
ADULT CIVIL WAR DRESS
VICTORIAN SHOES
VICTORIAN WIG
VICTORIAN CLOAK
TALL GOTH TOP HAT
VICTORIAN HAT W/ HAIR
VICTORIAN SHOES
VICTORIAN SHOES
Maid Marian
Tavern Man
Queen of Hearts
Sherlock Holmes
SHERLOCK HOLMES HAT
1920s FLAPPER SHOES
1920s FLAPPER SHOES
CHILD CIVIL WAR DRESS
SALOON GIRL
COWBOY DUSTER COAT
GREY CIVIL WAR KEPI
Masquerade Ball Princess
GOTHIC VAMPIRE
MEN'S SHOES
SOUTHERN BELLE WIG
PIRATE
PIRATE
PIRATE BOOTS
RENAISSANCE SHOES
RENAISSANCE BOOTS
PRAIRIE DRESS
HOOP SKIRT
WESTERN COWBOY HAT
BLUE CIVIL WAR KEPI
GOTH ANN CHILD'S COSTUME
CHILD WITCH SHOES
GOTHIC
WITCH SHOES W/ BUCKLE
GOTHIC DARK ANGEL WINGS
VICTORIAN WIG
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THEATRICAL HAIR
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Wedding Dress Gallery: A Fashion Timeline
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on July 17th, 2007Weddings: Dressing the Ring Bearer
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on July 10th, 2007
Dressing the ring bearer in cute little outfits for weddings has been a long time tradition. Read how in Victoriana Magazine!
Google Maps Street View - Help With Remodeling?
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on June 1st, 2007
Remodeling a Victorian house or Craftsman style cottage? Need inspiration for a restoration project? Now you can stroll through a virtual San Francisco—the city of “painted ladies”— right from your computer for a close-up and personal view of San Francisco’s Victorian architectural gems with the help of Google Maps and its new feature called “Street […]
Victorian Corsets and Tightlacing
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 23rd, 2006
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“Is the Red Nose from the Corset on From Liquor?” is an enlightening article by historian Heather Palmer on the questionable use of Victorian corsets and tight lacing. On first reading an 1867 article against tight lacing, a modern reader might think that the publication was unusually progressive. In fact, the article […]
Auctioning a Queen’s Wardrobe
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 22nd, 2006
Royal Robes of Queen Alexandra (C.1863-1907)
An 1937 auction catalog is online, listing the clothing worn by the British Royalty in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It includes 19th century costumes worn by Queen Alexandra when she was a young princess. Also listed is clothing worn by Prince Edward, including his gray suit that was “cut […]
Victorian T-Shirt - Makes a Statement!
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 19th, 2006
T-Shirt says:“The Queen is most anxious to enlist everyone in checking this mad, wicked folly of ‘Women’s Rights’. It is a subject which makes the Queen so furious that she cannot contain herself. -Queen Victoria”
Costumes for a Victorian Dance
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 9th, 2006
The Polka Fashions, from Godey’s Lady’s Book, Vol. XXXI, 1845
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Godey’s Lady’s Book, a leading 19th century women’s fashion magazine, published a hand-colored print of the latest Victorian fashions for an 1845 dance.
Victorian Hats - Hats - and more Hats!
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 8th, 2006Pick a style from the sea of hats atop a crowd at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Boys Play Dress-Up
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 7th, 2006
In 1905, five young boys dress-up in costumes just like boys today. There is a fireman costume, a policeman costume, an indian costume and two soldier costumes.
A Victorian Queen’s Underwear
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 6th, 2006
Victoria
was the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901 and Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. Queen Victoria is associated with an extensive period of British industrial expansion, economic progress and artistic success; this period is known as the Victorian Era.
Collecting Victorian royal memorabilia has been an enthusiastic pursuit of collectors […]
Design a Victorian Gentleman Costume
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 5th, 2006
The Victoriana.Com web site has a page of men’s fashions from the 1840s. Looking to dress like a true Victorian gentleman, design your costume from the images here.
What is Under the Victorian Dress?
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on October 4th, 2006You can see a step by step illustrated description of the layers of clothing worn by the Victorian lady from the 1850s, starting with her undergarments. So to have that perfect mid-19th century look, start with a corset and hoop skirt, then work your way to the final image with a hat and parasol. Go to Victoriana.Com […]
Costumes at a Victorian Masquerade Ball
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 27th, 2006THE VANDERBILT FANCY DRESS BALL
Masquerade Ball Queen
An elaborate Victorian ball was given by Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt in her New York mansion in 1883 with a costumed guest list of the rich and famous of the 1880s. The guests arrived at the white marble doorway; as one entered the spacious hall, he was led by a […]
Children’s Halloween Costumes from the Past
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 26th, 2006
Halloween was not celebrated the same in the Victorian era but elaborate fancy dress or masquerade parties were popular for children and adults. Often these costumes had historical significance. Over twenty children’s Victorian fancy dress or Halloween costumes are shown on the Victoriana.Com web site. READ MORE!
Make Your Own Victorian Civil War Era Shirt
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 25th, 2006At the Victoriana.Com web site you will find directions and a pattern for a Victorian gentleman’s shirt from 1857. This comes directly from Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine. Godey’s says, “The pattern given is the size for a shirt for an ordinary-sized man. Of course, it must be altered according to the size wanted, increasing or […]
Use Vampire Costume for Period Fashion
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 21st, 2006
A theatrical quality vampire costume will give you a great early 19th century look. This stunning vampire ensemble includes a burgundy velvet vest with attached satin shirt sleeves trimmed with antique buttons and ascot scarf collar, beautiful full length black satin cape lined in deep red with stand up collar and attached chain and button, […]
Dress Like a Deadwood Cowboy
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 21st, 2006
Deadwood show fan? Dress the part with this 19th century style duster or western coat. A duster was a garment worn reaching down to the ankles to protect one’s clothing from dust and dirt. This Cowboy Duster Coat Costume is a fantastic cowboy look! The Duster Coat costume is available in size Adult Std. […]
Raggedy Ann Turned Goth
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 21st, 2006
Raggedy Ann, a mischievous rag doll, is a fictional character who has been entertaining and charming young children for almost ninety years. This outfit is weird, unusual, odd all while being cute. Ensemble includes dress, bloomers, sleeve tops, sleeves, leggings, apron, hair and choker. You just need make-up to finish off this look! Click […]
Civil War Era Dress
Posted by Victoriana Magazine on September 21st, 2006
Wide skirts and tight waistline make this the perfect Civil War era dress. This Super Deluxe Southern Belle Costume in White and Black features a dotted nylon parchment hat and matching gown with dotted bodice, tiered skirt, attached velvet belt and wire hoop, both trimmed with lace. Click image for more info on this […]