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Victorian Women's Fashion

  • Victorian Fashion Overview- 1840s to 1890s
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  • Victorian Boots - History of and where to buy Victorian boots
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  • Victorian Tea Dresses - Late Victorian era white tea gowns
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  • Victorian Gloves - The most important ladies' accessory
  • Victorian Hand Fan- Another popular accessory
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  • Victorian Carriage Parasol - DIY guide to making a Victorian small parasol.
  • Victorian Wedding Theme, Vintage Wedding Reception
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  • Victorian Bustle era - Tips on creating Bustle era styles
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  • 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

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  • Victorian Boots and Shoes for Kids
Victorian Bustle Dress Costume Guide

Victorian Bustle Dress Costume Guide

Victorian Fashion History

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-1900s Fashion, Clothing, Costumes

1890s-1900s Fashion, Clothing, Costumes

Edwardian Fashion 1900-1910s· Victorian Fashion History

The 1890s through 1905  is part of the late Victorian fashion era, otherwise known as the Gibson Girl era. This…
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Guide to Victorian Civil War Costumes on a Budget

Guide to Victorian Civil War Costumes on a Budget

Victorian Fashion History

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

Victorian Men’s Tuxedo, Tailcoats, Formalwear Guide

Mens Fashions History· Victorian Fashion History

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 Shops

50 Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing Shops

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· Edwardian Fashion 1900-1910s· Mens Fashions History· Victorian Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

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

Men’s Victorian Costume and Clothing Guide

Mens Fashions History· Victorian Fashion History

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

Wild West Steampunk Costume & Toddler Costume

Steampunk Fashion· Victorian Fashion History

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

Make an Easy Victorian Costume Dress with a Skirt and Blouse

Victorian Fashion History

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

Victorian Costume Jewelry to Wear with Your Dress

Victorian Fashion History

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

1800s Dresses, Capelets, Hoop Skirts, Blouses

Victorian Fashion History

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

History of Victorian Boots & Shoes for Women

Victorian Fashion History

Victorian boots for women were the most common footwear for most of the mid to late 19th century. The tall…
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Make a Victorian Carriage Parasol | Victorian Parasol History

Make a Victorian Carriage Parasol | Victorian Parasol History

Victorian Fashion 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

New Steampunk Clothes – Skirts, Jackets, Corsets, and Boots

Victorian Fashion History

This past weekend, I dressed up in my latest steampunk clothes for a photo event. It was a fun day…
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Victorian Gloves History | Victorian Accessories

Victorian Gloves History | Victorian Accessories

Victorian Fashion History

Ladies’ Victorian gloves were an essential part of life in the 1840s to 1900 Victorian era. Gloves evened the classes,…
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