Victorian Fashion History and Costume Guides

Learn all about Victorian fashion history and costuming today. Our articles specialize in helping you put together a Victorian style costume that is perfect for beginning reenactors, theatrical performances, Dickens fair or Civil War event goers, and all other Victorian costume needs. We love neo-Victorian Steampunk costuming too! If you don't find the information or the Victorian costume you need please contact us for help.

Victorian Wedding Theme – Vintage Wedding Reception

Victorian Fashion History· Vintage Inspired· Vintage Style Wedding Fashion

On June 12, 2011 Oscar and I tied the knot in a vintage Victorian themed wedding. Seven years later I think…
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1830s Dresses & Costumes to DIY

Victorian Fashion History

I received two questions this week about dressing in 1830s clothing (dresses) for theater and school events. One was about dressing…
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Victorian Children’s Clothing and Fashion

Victorian Fashion History

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 – 1840s to 1890s

Victorian Fashion History

The Victorian fashion era began with Queen Victoria’s reign in 1837 and ended in 1901 upon her death. It marked a pivotal time…
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Victorian Makeup Guide & Beauty History

Victorian Fashion History

Victorian magazine, newspaper, advertisements and the like continuously echoed that a lady should never let her self-go, she must always…
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Victorian Men’s Fashion History

Victorian Fashion History

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

Victorian Fashion History

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

Victorian Fashion History

Victorian hand fans were a frequently accessory carried by delicate Victorian ladies. The language of the fan was discussed often…
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Victorian Purses – Edwardian Handbags History

Edwardian / Titanic Fashion· Victorian Fashion 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!

Victorian Fashion History

Of all the Victorian era events I have attended, dancing the night away to a live brass band at a Victorian…
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Find Civil War, Victorian Boots & Shoes for Kids

Victorian Fashion History

Question: Where can I find Civil War era boots my kids (boys and girls) that wouldn’t be as expensive reproduction…
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1840-1850s Dickens Victorian Costuming for Women

Victorian Fashion History

Ever since I discovered the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco attending (or working) the fair has been an…
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Victorian Dresses, Clothing: Patterns, Costumes, Custom Dresses

Victorian Fashion History

* Websites to help you make, or buy your next Victorian ere Dress

Stacy Adams Men’s Victorian Boots and Shoes

Edwardian / Titanic Fashion· Victorian Fashion History

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.