Edwardian skirt

Victorian wool, Edwardian set in size s. Gibson Gril style tweed waistcoat and skirt. Warm tweed over a satin lining in vest. 50% wool. Size Small Bust 90 cm or 35" Waist 66 cm or 25" Skirt length 119 cm or 46" Wash preferably by hand or on wool programs.

From the turn of the century Gibson Girl to the current Downton Abbey craze, Edwardian clothing is increasing in popularity. Suffragette suits, lace tea dresses, Titanic gowns, kimono robes and those amazing big picture hats are all distinguishing fashion icons of the 1900 to 1910s fashion era. Following the Victorian era and especially after World

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Ladies' eight-gored skirt with or without corselet, Ladies' Home Journal- 1908

Women don't have to wear skirts! If you have some puffy pants, those could work just as well.

‘ I am sure she was well dressed […] for I cannot remember what she had on.’ (Household Companion, 1909) Edwardian women were advised not to neglect the importance of dress: ‘Suit your dresses to the occasions upon which they are to be used’ (Household Companion, 1909). ‘A trailing gown of velvet and lace is … Continue reading How To Dress In The Edwardian Era →

Handmade late Edwardian outfit with tailored plaid wool skirt and apricot-colored linen blouse with DIY crochet lace yoke and cuffs.

Edwardian women not always wore long skirts, they wore short walking skirts especially for sports and on rainy days.

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