1820s fashion was characterized by high-waisted dresses with puffed sleeves and intricate details, along with men’s tailcoats, trousers, and top hats.
History of Bras- Bras and Girdles – Fashion History before 1950
read on to find the fashion history of Bra and girdles.
Crinolines Fashion History
The history of the cage crinoline of 1856. Pictures of various Victorian crinoline styles and the differences between style silhouettes in fashion history.
The Mood of Edwardian Society
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThe Mood of Edwardian SocietyThe Mood of Edwardian High SocietyIt could be said that Edwardian Britain belonged to another age, almost another world. The truth is that time plays havoc with the mind’s perception of things past. If our view of the Edwardian age is a distorted one, in which …
Site Bibliography & Credits
Costume and Fashion History By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comOver the years I have read many enjoyable books related to fashion and costume and society. Your local library may have some of them, but some will be out of print. You can check out internet web book sites and I am sure you will find …
Beauty is Shape – Fashion History of Beauty Standards
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comBeauty is ShapeBody ImageThis page looks at how different societies view the body silhouette, the body image as ugly or beautiful. It examines some of the ways individuals have manipulated their body image, to gain the cultural ideal of an era.Fashion history shows the most desirable body image of a …
Laver’s Law, A Timeline of Style Fashion History
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comJames Laver and Laws on the Timeline of StyleJames Laver the famous costume historian and a past Keeper of the Robes at the London Victoria and Albert Museum, was a noted authority on dress and its relationship to society. When you assess any fashion look bear in mind his ideas …
1970s Fashion, Disco, Mini Dress, Maxi, Platform Soled Shoes
Combining a period-accurate image and a detailed explanation of the trends and styles of the 1970s, this article will help you to create retro-themed outfits for your wardrobe.
New Romantics 1980s Fashion History
The 1980s new romantics fashion were a subculture known for their distinctive swashbuckling pirate look, influenced by fashion sources like nightclubs, designers, and pop groups.
Early Corsets from Cretan to 17th Century – Fashion History
A brief introduction to early corsets fashion history from Cretan to 17th Century.