Victorian historical fashion

A stunning original fashion plate lithograph from The Designer May 1899 published by The Standard Fashion Co. The colors are so bold and the detailed faces are gorgeous. This is ideal for a historical fashion lover or antique wardrobe collector.

Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate from one of the 1884 issues. It fell out of a bound copy of the 1884 issues, so I'm not sure which month it is for yet . It looks to be early-Spring.

So, last week I made a silly mistake and published two Rate the Dresses. I noticed it a few hours later and withdrew the one I hadn’t meant to publish. So most of you only saw the 1780s pastel polonaised froof that I left up (and most of didn’t particularly care for it and rated it a not-very inspiring 5.2 out of 10). But some of you did get a sneak-peek at this week’s Rate the Dress, so have had all week to think about whether you like it or not.. 1840s dresses can be a bit, well, plain and…

I haven’t watched all the episodes of The Nevers (2021), currently playing on HBO, and a dozen will air in the first season. But I’ve gotten a good taste, plus there’s been some i…

Drawn from the collection of the FIDM Museum, Outdoor Girls is the first traveling exhibition to explore women’s sporting attire over this 160-year period.

“Ensemble, 1870. The MET.”

Black velvet-covered buttons and gathered black lace at the cuff set off the color you select for this jacket and skirt. The fitted jacket has a high neckline, long sleeves and flared cuffs. A deep full peplum dips low at the back for a bustle effect. Long skirt has train and is generously trimmed in black laces and ribbon. Liesa is wearing a bustle under the skirt, which lifts up the train. Elastic waist. Hand wash in cold water, and then hang to dry, or dry clean. Polyester dupioni…

‘No part of the business of farming is more pleasant than hay-making.’ (Merry’s Museum, 1843) I love haymaking with the scythe! Besides being the best full body workout, mowing with the scythe is eco-friendly, quiet – unlike lawn mowers and string trimmers, and with the scythe it’s possible to cut the grass on a steep … Continue reading Edwardian Haymaking With The Scythe →

This black & white striped Victorian bustle skirt was inspired by Celia Bowen from the novel The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Learn more about this cosplay at SFG - For costume tutorials, clothing guide, fashion inspiration photo gallery, calendar of Steampunk events, & more, visit SteampunkFashionGuide.com

Women Blue Carnival Masquerade Dress Victorian Christmas Costume Condition: Brand New Color:Blue Material: This dress made of High Quality Satins,Lace, soft,smooth and comfortable to wear Sleeve Length: Long Flare Sleeve Dresses Length:Floor-Length Neckline: amp;nbsp; Square Collar Decoration: Ruffles + Lace Package Includes: Dress The length of skirt about 45 inches (114 cm) long from waist to hem regardless of size. This dress is pictured with a 6-hoop skirt Petticoat underneath…