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 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 Clothing Shops: Patterns, Costumes, Custom Dresses
* Websites to help you make, or buy your next Victorian ere Dress
Men’s Victorian Boots and Shoes 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.
Victorian Men’s Shirts- Dress Shirts, Western Shirts
A Victorian man on the Western frontier or living big city life as a Gentlemen is in need of a…
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Victorian Bustle Dress Costume Guide 1870s 1880s
The Victorian bustle dress outfit is beautiful. All that lace, ribbon, bows, fringe, pleated trim, ruffles, and frills! You want…
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1890s Fashion, Clothing, Costumes History
The 1890s through 1905 is part of the late Victorian fashion era, otherwise known as the Gibson Girl era and…
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1860s Guide to Victorian Civil War Costumes on a Budget
Today’s post was contributed by my friend and fabulous costumer Sue Woods. I am always flabbergasted by her beautiful handmade…
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Victorian Men’s Tuxedo, Tailcoats, Formalwear Guide
How are Victorian men’s formal wear different than today’s tuxedo? This is a topic I had to research for my…
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50 Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing Brands & Shops
While the choices of vintage and retro style clothing for women are many, there are far fewer options for men….
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Men’s Victorian Costume and Clothing Guide
Living out in the Wild West, we have a lot of history that dates back to the mid-to-late Victorian era…
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Wild West Steampunk Costume & Toddler Costume
Last weekend, we attended the annual High Desert Steampunk Ball in our latest Steampunk costume creations. This one is my…
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Make an Easy Victorian Costume Dress with a Skirt and Blouse
Over the years, I have received several requests for how to easily make a ladies’ Victorian costume. Usually, the need…
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Victorian Costume Jewelry to Wear with Your Dress
A very important part of dressing up in a Victorian costume is completing the outfit with some good accessories. In…
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1800s Dresses, Capelets, Hoop Skirts, Blouses
Over Thanksgiving weekend, I was finally able to take my husband and baby to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in…
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History of Victorian Boots & Shoes for Women
Victorian boots and shoes for women were the most common footwear for most of the mid to late 19th century….
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Make a Victorian Carriage Parasol | Victorian Parasol History
I have wanted a Victorian Parasol to wear with my Victorian and Civil War costumes for a long time. Ready made…
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New Steampunk Clothes – Skirts, Jackets, Corsets, and Boots
This past weekend, I dressed up in my latest steampunk clothes for a photo event. It was a fun…
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Victorian Gloves History | Victorian Accessories
Ladies’ Victorian gloves were an essential part of life in the 1840s to 1900 Victorian era. Gloves evened the classes,…
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