Victorian Fashions And Costumes From Harperвђ™s B... Page

The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating a profile that resembled a small triangle set on a large square. This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing over ten pounds, alongside a new interest in women's sportswear like yachting and fencing.

A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs, jewelry, and shoes.

The final decade featured ballooning "leg-o'-mutton" sleeves and widening skirts, emphasizing a tiny, corseted waist. It also charts the rise of the "American Girl" look, featuring simpler shirtwaists and the first acceptable use of bloomers for cycling. Included Attire and Accessories Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...

(edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial guide that captures the evolution of high fashion during the late Victorian era. Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book features over 1,000 detailed engravings originally published in Harper's Bazar . Chronological Fashion Eras

Morning gowns, dinner dresses, traveling clothes, and mourning attire. The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating

The book serves as a "repository of instruction," illustrating a complete Victorian wardrobe:

A dedicated section showing attire for Victorian youth. Practical Uses for Researchers Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at

A movement toward "flatness and straightness" where women were described as a "pencil covered with raiment". This era introduced the long-waisted, tightly-boned "cuirass" bodice and asymmetrical draping.