By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Seamstresses of 1900 London The Edwardian Hostesses in Trade During the Edwardian era there were few activities in which wealthy ladies could become involved. They became increasingly disinterested in church work and some upper class ladies chose to cultivate a hobby. Retail trade, no matter how flourishing was quite …
1940s Utility Clothing
1940s Rationing – Utility Clothing Fashion and Costume History Uniforms and Patriotic Fashion Looks During the Second World War Paris produced restrained clothing to match the economic atmosphere. The general wartime scene was one of drabness and uniformity, continuing well after the war finished in 1945. There was an austere atmosphere and people were encouraged …
Victorian Era Fashion
From 1837 to 1901, Victorian fashion underwent many changes, it was characterized by elaborate, detailed designs and an emphasis on the silhouette.
Regency Taste in Architecture and Style. The World of Jane Austen Gentlewomen.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Jane Austen’s Regency Gentlewomen Jane Austen wrote six novels published during the Regency period and between 1811 and 1818. The characters are not fabulously rich, but have a comfortable homelife and are wealthy enough to live virtually uninterrupted lives of leisure. Their roles are played out in the drawing …
Pre and Post Edwardian Photos of Everyday Fashions
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com C1890 – 1918 Photographs Late Victorian and Edwardian Real Life Pictures of Ordinary People in Britain The Edwardian Era spanned from 1901 to 1910 and was characterized by a sense of opulence and luxury. During this time, photography became more accessible to the general public, leading to a proliferation …
Rational Dress Reform, Victorian Bloomers and Cycling Costumes
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Rational Dress Reform Picture of Mrs Bloomer in full bloomer dress. The very first dress reformers in fashion history worth a mention were the female political idealists of the French Revolution. Their idea of women wearing trousers was echoed in America. There a native Red Indian women in trousers …
Industrial Revolution and Fashion Social Changes in Great Britain Before 1815
Explore the profound social changes in Great Britain before 1815, focusing on how the Industrial Revolution reshaped fashion.
Edwardian Mourning Dress
A brief look at the etiquette and fashion history of mourning dress from the Victorian era.
Edwardian Hostess Fashion History
The Edwardian Hostess’s Rôle Edwardian Fashion History 2 By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com The Edwardian Hostess’s Rôle Edwardian Fashion History The Rôle of the Edwardian Society Hostess The image of the lost golden age owes much to the rôle of the society hostess. Her duty was to cultivate the concept of unashamed luxury, splendour …
Paniers, the 18th Century Sack Dress and Polonaise
Discover the fashionable world of 18th-century women’s clothing with a short summary of Paniers, the Sack Dress, and Polonaise.