Dating a family photograph is a refining process where pulling from family history, genealogy, notes on the backs of photos,…
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Victorian Fashion History
Women's Fashion
- Victorian Fashion Overview- 1840s to 1890s
- 1830s Dresses & Costumes to DIY
- Victorian 1840s-1850s - Dickens Era Costuming Guide
- 1860s -1870s Victorian Bustle era - Tips on creating Bustle era styles
- 1890s-1900s Fashion, Clothing, Costumes
- Victorian Boots - History of and where to buy Victorian boots
- Victorian Hats for Ladies - Popular styles through the decades
- Victorian Hat Decoration - Ideas to decorate late Victorian tea hats
- Victorian Tea Dresses - Late Victorian era white tea gowns
- Victorian Lingerie History -Corset, Chemise, Petticoats
- Victorian Purses Handbags, and shopping baskets
- Victorian Gloves - The most important ladies' accessory
- Victorian Hand Fan- Another popular accessory
- Victorian Swimsuits
- Victorian Sewing Patterns - All women's sewing patterns
- Victorian Makeup Guide and Beauty History - How Victorian ladies wore makeup
- Victorian Edwardian Bicycle Outfits
- Victorian Carriage Parasol - DIY guide to making a Victorian small parasol.
- Victorian Wedding Theme, Vintage Wedding Reception
- Victorian Civil War Era costume - Tips on creating the Civil War era look
- Victorian Bustle era - Tips on creating Bustle era styles
- Simple Victorian Daytime Costume DIY - Using just a skirt, blouse and belt
- Victorian Ballgown Costume DIY - How to quickly make a Victorian ballgown or evening outfit
- Costumes from 1864 to 1964 in Nevada
Victorian Men's Fashion
- Victorian Men's Fashion - An overview of the Victorian era for men
- Victorian Men's Fashion guide - All about creating the Victorian look with new or repro men's clothing
- Victorian Men's Shoes - Learn about Victorian style boots and shoes for men.
- Victorian Formal Wear - A guide to the history of Victorian men's formal wear with recommendations on how to pull off the Victorian look with modern clothing.
Victorian Children's Fashion
- Victorian Era Clothing - boys' and girls' clothing pictures from the 1850s, 1860s 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
- Victorian Boots and Shoes for Kids
Victorian Fashion Colors & Fabrics 1840s-1890s
What were Victorian fashion colors? The Victorian era having spanned 5 decades and nearly 100 years had a variety of…
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Mens Victorian Sweaters & Knitwear | Edwardian Cardigans & Jumpers
Very little is published about men’s Victorian era (1850s to 1900) and Edwardian era (1890s-1914) men’s knitwear including pullover sweaters…
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Victorian Hairstyles 1840s, 1850s ,1860s ,1870s ,1880s ,1890s
Victorian hairstyles spanned the 1840s to 1890s. Each decade had a certain style for the wealthy classes involving hair parts,…
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Victorian Swimsuits Patterns, Costumes | Edwardian Bathing Suits
Victorian and Edwardian era (1840s to 1910s) swimsuits for women. Ready-made or custom made Victorian swimsuits and Edwardian swimsuits, beach…
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The VintageDancer’s Costume Photos
So what does the VintageDancer team (Debbie and Oscar) wear when we dress up? A bit of everything! From Victorian…
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Victorian Lingerie History – Corset, Chemise, Petticoats, Underwear
The garments worn beneath the dresses of the Victorian period are important because of their share in producing the final…
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1880s Fashion History – Dresses, Clothing, Costumes
The Victorian 1880s fashion decade marked the end of the bustle era. To understand fashion during this decade, you must…
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Victorian Wedding Theme – Vintage Wedding Reception
On June 12, 2011, Oscar and I tied the knot in a vintage Victorian themed wedding. Seven years later, I…
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1830s Dresses & Costumes to DIY
I received two questions this week about dressing in 1830s clothing (dresses) for theater and school events. One was about…
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Victorian Children’s Clothing and Fashion
The Victorian era was an interesting time for boys’ and girls’ fashion. Victorian children’s clothing for middle and upper classes…
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Victorian Fashion History – 1840s to 1890s
The Victorian fashion era began with Queen Victoria’s reign in 1837 and ended in 1901, upon her death. It marked…
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Victorian Makeup Guide & Beauty Products History
Victorian magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and the like continuously echoed that a lady should never let herself go. She must always…
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Victorian Men’s Fashion History and Clothing Guide
The following explores Victorian men’s fashions from the pre-victorian 1830s to the late 1890s. It is sourced from Victorian Costume and…
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Victorian Hat History | Bonnets, Hats, Caps 1830-1890s
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies’ Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet…
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Victorian Hand Fans – Ladies’ Fans History
Victorian hand fans were a frequent accessory carried by delicate Victorian ladies. The language of the fan was discussed often…
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Victorian Purses, Bags and 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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How to Make a Victorian Ball Gown- No Sewing!
Of all the Victorian era events I have attended, dancing the night away to a live brass band at a…
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Find Civil War, Victorian Boots & Shoes for Kids
Question: Where can I find Civil War era boots for my kids (boys and girls) that wouldn’t be as expensive…
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1840s – 1850s Fashion, Costumes | Dickens Victorian Costuming
Ever since I discovered the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco, attending (or working) the fair has been an…
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