Monthly Archives: September 2021
The Writer’s Guide to the History of Corsets & Other Boned Garments
Posted on September 24, 2021 20 Comments
There are few garments in human history that are surrounded by more myths and misinformation than corsets. Some wild claims have been made about the effects of corsetry and the reasons why women and men wore corsets. Today we will be diving into the history of boned and laced garments and over the next two […]
The Writer’s Guide to 1890s Men’s Fashion
Posted on September 17, 2021 108 Comments
Many of the trends from the 1880s continued into the 1890s. The trendy silhouette was slim. Fashions were becoming more informal and styles that were considered informal just a few decades prior were now appropriate for formal evening occasions or the professional office. Sportswear became important with the popularity of pastimes such as tennis, rowing, […]
The Writer’s Guide to 1890s Women’s Fashion
Posted on September 10, 2021 114 Comments
The 1890s was a transitory period between the stuffy Victorians and the modern Edwardians. The world was changing quickly. Technology such as trains, telephones, and electricity were leading to a forward-thinking world connected like never before. Woman had more opportunities to work and socialize outside the home and the suffragette movement was gaining steam. For […]
The Writer’s Guide to 1880s Men’s Fashion
Posted on September 3, 2021 21 Comments
Many of the trends for men’s fashions from the 1870s continued into the 1880s. The overall silhouette continued to slim and there was an emphasis on reserved styles. This decade also saw the introduction of several new articles of clothing. For an overview of fashion for the entire century, please read my Writer’s Guide to […]
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