After the Titanic sank in 1912, Edwardian fashion took a shift away from the ultra-slim silhouette to a roomier, easier,…
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Fashion history of the 1900-1920 Edwardian era, also known as the decade of the Titanic, suffragette, and Gibson girl. Explore women's and men's 1910s clothing history and how to dress for a turn of the century themed event.
Fashion in 1918 – Women and Men During WW1
1918 was the last year of the first World War. With it began a change from war time austerity to…
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Edwardian Fabrics 1900-1919, WW1, Titanic
When embarking on an Edwardian era sewing project it is critical to look at fabrics, colors, and textures to re-create…
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1910s Men’s Working Class Clothing
Working class Edwardian men still had the misfortune of affording only second hands clothes or very cheap ready-made clothing. Men…
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1910s Men’s Casual Clothing & Outfit Ideas
Casual men’s clothing during the 1910s was hardly what we think of as casual today. Men wore suits at all…
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Victorian Purses – Edwardian Handbags History
Victorian purses have a slow building history among women. While not a new invention the need for purses increased, especially…
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Wonder Woman Movie 1918 Clothing: Diana’s London Costumes
It has been years since I went to see a movie in a theater but, with so many rave reviews of…
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Tea Party Hats – Victorian to 1950s
With the Kentucky Derby a few weeks away and a plethora of garden tours, Titanic memorials, and Victorian tea party…
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Vintage Overalls 1910s -1950s History & Shop Overalls
I have a thing for overalls. In the mid ’90s I was a teenager and the trend for overalls came…
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1900s Edwardian Mens Clothing, Costume & Workwear Ideas
During the early 1900s, Edwardian men’s clothing was relatively formal, with specific outfits worn at different times of the day. Interestingly,…
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How to Make a Titanic Dress on a Budget
I adore Rose’s dresses from the movie “Titanic.” The Edwardian fashion era was all about showing off your wealth. Dresses…
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Stacy Adams Men’s Victorian Boots and Shoes
Stacy Adams is a mens shoe company started in 1875 that makes modern shoes which could be dead ringers for authentic Victorian / Edwardian style boots. They are perfect for period fashion on a budget.
1910s Men’s Edwardian Fashion and Clothing Guide
Dressing a man in the 1910s, during the Edwardian fashion era, was not very different from today. Men’s Edwardian fashion…
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Easy DIY Edwardian Titanic Costumes 1910-1915
April is a time when we remember one of the most tragic events during the Edwardian era, the sinking of…
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Women’s Titanic Fashion -Second and Third Class
For all the attention first class Titanic fashion attracts, the reality is most passengers on board were not wealthy….
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Titanic Fashion – 1st Class Women’s Clothing
Despite more than 100 years passing since the tragedy of the Titanic, the story of it remains timeless. For those…
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Titanic Hats History – Edwardian Ladies Hats
The Edwardian fashion era is often remembered by large over-sized hats stacked with plums of feathers, bows, flowers, birds, lace,…
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Vintage Sweaters – 1910s, 1920s, 1930s Pictures
With fall in place and winter close by I have been on the lookout for vintage sweaters. I love the chunky…
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Victorian Edwardian Tea Dress and Gown Guide
A summer time tea is a vintage themed event that all decades enjoy recreating in the summer. The vintage tea gown’s…
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Where to buy detachable collars? Answered
Question: Where can I buy detachable collars? Answer: For most of the 19th century and into the early 1920s men’s…
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