19s fashion 19th century

Peinados 1800 - 1830

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An illustrated ode to the ubiquitous 'brolly' "We moved under the umbrella out of the street light, fumbling for certain footing between the tree roots. ‘Will you hold the umbrella?’ She took the imitation leather with the

The rate the dress of 7 days ago was a vivid green 1910s number, with black lace over-tunic, paired with a belt that, as it turns out, didn’t necessarily belong to the dress, and inexplicable modern necklace. Whether you liked it or not hinged on how you felt about the colour (deliciously vivid vs. gaudy), and your attitude towards the white neckline filler (refreshing vs. abrupt). Despite a few people who really weren’t fond of the colour or silhouette (or very obvious hem), it came in at a…

This Sunday, March 25, marks the 101st Anniversary of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. The 1911 fire took the lives of 146 workers, mostly immigrant women, inspiring the young labor movement and precipitating new worker safety regulations across the country. The Triangle Waist Company was located at the corner of Washington Place and Greene

The fashion of the 19th century is renowned for its corsets, bonnets, top hats, bustles and petticoats. Women's fashion during the Victorian...

I posted my query on Facebook earlier today, but for my dear friends who may not be on Facebook, I seek your advice and opinions! I finished the bertha earlier this afternoon and tried everything on for one last fitting before sewing on the hook and eyes down the back. The bertha sits on the shoulders like a big collar. And it just seems. . .so. . .loud. I know berthas like this were worn. This big, yes. Lace was worn. It's just me, I think. I personally prefer plain and simple. So here is a…