The technology, art, politics, and culture of the 19th century were strongly reflected in the styles and silhouettes of the era's clothing. For women, fashion was an extravagant and extroverted display of the female silhouette with corset pinched waistlines, bustling full-skirts that flowed in and out of trend and decoratively embellished gowns.

For a brief overview, see the V&A's "Introduction to 19th-Century Fashion" and "History of Fashion, 1840-1900." For more in-depth information, see the decade overviews and bibliographies below.

2020年6月25日 · The nineteenth century opened with a fashion landscape that was changing dramatically and rapidly from the styles of a generation earlier. The French Revolution brought fashions that had been emerging since the 1780s to the forefront. Neoclassicism now defined fashion as both men and women took inspiration from classical antiquity.

2022年9月14日 · 1800s fashion provides a fascinating window into the values, politics, and world events at the turn of the 19th Century. Long gone were the extravagant bourgeois styles of the early to mid 1700s. Instead, fashionable gowns were simple and restrained, featuring empire waistlines and white or pastel flowing fabrics.

2020年2月19日 · Fashion of the 1850s for both men and women was in a colorful, exuberant style with luxurious fabrics and relaxed cuts. Technological innovation had a large impact on clothing in this period, from the invention of the cage crinoline to …

In the 19 th-century, all women wore several layers of clothing, though the clothing got more complicated depending on their socioeconomic status. While clothing was determined by the day’s activities, the basic underclothes or “foundational layer” for all outfits — a chemise, drawers, stockings, corset, and petticoats — remained ...

Browse through nearly 300 original men's garments and other artifacts, produced during one of the most pivotal periods in textile innovation and change. From "ready-made" frocks and flannel drawers, to high fashion silk waistcoats; get an in depth look at the styles, materials, and fits that made the man of the mid-19th century.

2021年3月11日 · In the mid-Victorian era, men’s wardrobes eliminated bright colors and embellishments that previously dominated men’s fashion for centuries. With the rise of the middle class and industrialization, there was a growing need for professionalism.

2023年6月1日 · When you think of the fashion of the Victorian era, corsets, petticoats, full skirts, bonnets, and top hats spring to mind. The era was defined by intricately made colorful clothing that changed to mirror the transformations and advances of the Victorian period.

The 19th century witnessed a remarkable evolution in fashion, with stunning dresses becoming a prominent feature of the era. From the early Regency styles to the extravagant Victorian gowns, fashion during this period reflected the cultural and social changes occurring at the time .