By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comJane Austen’s Regency GentlewomenJane 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 room, the …
Rational Dress Reform, Victorian Bloomers and Cycling Costumes
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comRational Dress ReformPicture 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 was an acceptable …
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.
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.
Edwardian Hostess Fashion History
The Edwardian Hostess’s Rôle Edwardian Fashion History 2By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThe Edwardian Hostess’s Rôle Edwardian Fashion HistoryThe Rôle of the Edwardian Society HostessThe 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 and display associated with …
Fashion Drawing Tutorial and Tips
Scared of drawing? Develop techniques to enable you to try fashion drawing yourself. A good starting point for that one off fashion dress sketch such as a wedding dress or college interview workboard.
1910s Fashion
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comLe Journal des Demoiselles – Titanic Era 1913 and 1914The era of the fashion plate as examined here, really came to an end by 1920. By 1899, very few magazines still hand-coloured fashion plates. It survived only in a few old-established magazines like Le Journal des Demoiselles, which had been …
Plus Sizes – UK shops stocking large garments. Buying larger clothes on the internet
Plus Size Clothes for Women TodayMany individuals have an ongoing battle with their size. There are times when they accept that they are overweight and live with the body they have. Yet there are other times when they adopt the regime of a new diet in an effort to feel better by losing twenty pounds, …
Princess Diana 1980s Fashion History and Style Icon
Princess Diana was not just a royal, but a fashion icon who set trends in the 80s and 90s. Discover her timeless style and iconic outfits here.