Early 1900s fashion

Edwardian fashion was characterized by the new S-bend corset and pouter pigeon shape. It was an era of luxury with elegant dresses and expensive fabrics.

Les Modes, August 1904. Photo by Ed. Cordonnier.

Drawn from the collection of the FIDM Museum, Outdoor Girls is the first traveling exhibition to explore women’s sporting attire over this 160-year period.

I've always enjoyed vintage fashions and fashion history (though I'm now old enough to remember when some vintage fashions were new!) This is my blog for posting images from the large collection of old catalogs and fashion magazines I have piled up in my spare room. I'll be posting stuff from between the 1940s and the 1980s. A warning to visitors: Some of these images are scary!

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live

Golf is a sport of tradition and etiquette. Over time, fashion is one of many aspects that has changed considerably. However, many have taken their clothes to the extreme, leaving aside the conservative elements that characterize the sport...

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1904

For many people, fashion and clothes are a way to express their personality, showcase their creativity, and add some fun and color to their lives. But what you might not realize is that what you wear can seriously affect your image - especially as you get older.

Day dress, Italian manufacture, c. 1903-05, at the Pitti Palace Costume Gallery. Via Europeana Fashion.