Monthly Archives: August 2021
The Writer’s Guide to 1880s Women’s Fashion
Posted on August 27, 2021 15 Comments
The 1880s saw the slim fitted princess line fall from fashion and the bustle make a comeback. The decade is also marked by a profusion of trim on all pieces of clothing and accessories. There was, however, concern over the tight corsetry and a growing artistic movement that drew from historical influences. For an overview […]
The Writer’s Guide to 1870s Men’s Fashion
Posted on August 20, 2021 107 Comments
Men’s fashions had already started to converge from those of women’s and the trend continued in the 1870s. While the bustle and princess line styles were over-the-top frothy confections, men’s tastes ran more to conservative and understated. By this decade, it’s easy to see today’s styles reflected in the clothing and some photographs from the […]
The Writer’s Guide to 1870s Women’s Fashion
Posted on August 13, 2021 20 Comments
The First Bustle Era continued into the 1870s from the tail end of the previous decade. The focus was put on the back of the skirt, but they also went crazy for embellishment. Then Alexandra, Princess of Wales, came on the scene and popularized the natural form or princess line dress. The bustle dropped from […]
The Writer’s Guide to 1860s Men’s Fashion
Posted on August 6, 2021 9 Comments
The men’s fashions of the 1860s are marked by an increasing lack of tailoring. An oversized, even baggy silhouette became common. However, military officers, who often had their uniforms custom made by a tailor, wore more fitted styles. For an overview of fashion for the entire 19th century, please read my Writer’s Guide to 19th […]
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