The guide is divided into four distinct phases, tracking the dramatic shifts in silhouettes and societal trends:
A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs, jewelry, and shoes.
A dedicated section showing attire for Victorian youth. Practical Uses for Researchers Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...
Detailed engravings of complex hairstyles and period-specific hair ornaments.
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 [eBook] The guide is divided into four distinct phases,
The book serves as a "repository of instruction," illustrating a complete Victorian wardrobe:
Morning gowns, dinner dresses, traveling clothes, and mourning attire. Included Attire and Accessories
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
