They may, on occasion, be made with an evening neckline and sleeves. Toilette for Church While many attend church to be seen by others, keep in mind the solemnity of the occasion.
Gowns should be of good taste, not ostentatious. Strive for a simple, modest elegance. Above all, avoid fabrics that rustle or make noise. Reception Dress The reception dress is the most formal of daytime gowns, and as such, is quite versatile. It can be worn to church, or to a daytime social event, such as a reception introducing a guest.
It can also substitute for a visiting toilette, or be worn for dinner. These dresses are styled for the afternoon, with elbow-length sleeves and a modest square or V-neckline, but made of fancier fabrics. However, economical brides will marry in their best dress, whatever color it happens to be, so they might wear it again. For a daytime wedding, the neck should be high and the sleeves long. These pages are very interesting, and much needed by the French Fashion doll collector.
Drawing a comic set in the Victorian era. This site has been extremely helpful in clothing the lady of the house properly. Thank you! Pingback: How to host a Victorian picnic - Recollections Blog. Thanks so much for this! Can you please help? Everyday dresses would generally touch the top of the foot, but walking dresses and sporting dresses hunting, cycling, skating, tennis, etc.
There are illustrations from the s that show hunting skirts ending just below the knee. Bathing suits were also short enough that ankles showed. Hope this helps! Your email address will not be published. Yesterday's Thimble. Skip to content. Who Am I? Victorian Parasol, We have launched a new website and are reviewing this page. Find out more. Victoria and Albert Museum The world's leading museum of art and design. Apply now. Related objects. On now and coming soon Exhibitions Displays Courses.
Read our cookie policy to find out more. In the evening a lady would change for dinner, usually into a silk or satin gown. Men's fashion changed very little during the Victorian period. The main outfit was the suit. Waistcoats were also worn, sometimes these were brightly patterned. Hats were worn outdoors. Wealthy men had different outfits for different activities, for example, hunting or going to the theatre. Impractical clothing was a sign of high status as it showed that the wearer did not have to do manual work.
Fine fabrics and brightly colored cloths were unaffordable luxuries for those working in factories and workshops. Workers needed clothing that would not get dirty or damaged quickly while they were busy.
Many factory girls wore leather boots that had small nails called hobnails on the base. This meant the sole would not wear down so quickly. As working-class people often walked a long way every day, they needed footwear that was cheap and would last a long time.
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