A fashion timeline of photographs and prints of wedding dresses from the 19th and 20th centuries. More info HERE.
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Dressing the
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Evening gowns from the French fashion magazine show the styles for 1912-1914. |
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Dress a Boy in Victorian Style
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Create the perfect hat for your Victorian dress. Provided are directions and images from an 1890 magazine to create a velvet Victorian hat. |
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Women's Regency Fashions: 1811-1812
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A fashion timeline of photographs and prints of wedding dresses from the 19th and 20th centuries. More info HERE.
Dressing the ring bearer in cute little outfits for weddings has been a long time tradition. Read how in Victoriana Magazine!
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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”
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.
Pick a style from the sea of hats atop a crowd at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
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.
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 […]
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.
You 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 […]
THE 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 […]
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!
At 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 […]
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, […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]