19th Century Clothing
In nineteenth-century, clothing changed dramatically which was influenced by shifts in taste and more significantly by the application of machines to the construction of clothing.
During 19th century women's dress gradually revealed the actual figure of the body. As the natural waist deepened to return to its natural position in the 1820s and 1830s, the bodice required a tighter fit and in contrast the skirt became fuller and bell-shaped. By mid-century, women shifted to wearing large dresses with huge sleeves and skirts and heavy ornamentation. As the century continued, women changed again to incorporate slim profiles or silhouettes, with the fullness of the skirt limited to the rear bustle. By the end of the century, the skirts became plain and the bodices exploded with layers and frills. Corsets continued to be worn and were tighter and tighter due to the importance of a slim waist throughout the century. Dresses with short puffed sleeves were generally worn for evening and long sleeves for day.
The dress worn by men became increasingly somber and less flamboyant throughout the century. By the end of the period male clothing trended to be clean and polished rather than with fancy ornament. The color black was a proper color for male dress attire and has endured to the present day in the form of tuxedos and dark suits.
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Inspired Dress Theatre Reenactment Clothing
Fabric: Satin, CottonShown Color: Purple & BlueIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop sk..
$149.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Inspired Dress Theatre Reenactment Clothing
Fabric: Satin, CottonShown Color: Purple & BlueIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop sk..
$149.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Period Dress Masquerade Gothic Ball Gown
Fabric: SatinShown Color: Burgundy and BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt (wo..
$125.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Period Dress Masquerade Gothic Ball Gown
Fabric: SatinShown Color: Burgundy and BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt (wo..
$125.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Period Dress Theatre Reenactment Clothing GREEN
Fabric: Satin, LaceShown Color: GreenIncludes: Bodice, SkirtThe hoop skirt (worn under the dress) is..
$156.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Period Dress Theatre Reenactment Clothing GREEN
Fabric: Satin, LaceShown Color: GreenIncludes: Bodice, SkirtThe hoop skirt (worn under the dress) is..
$156.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Period Dress Theatre Reenactment Clothing TEAL
Fabric: Satin, LaceShown Color: TealIncludes: Bodice, SkirtThe hoop skirt (worn under the dress) is ..
$156.00
Historical 19th Century Victorian Civil War Period Dress Theatre Reenactment Clothing TEAL
Fabric: Satin, LaceShown Color: TealIncludes: Bodice, SkirtThe hoop skirt (worn under the dress) is ..
$156.00
Historical Gothic Victorian Inspired Dress Ladies Halloween Costume Theatre Gown
Fabric: Cotton, BrocadeShown Color: BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, Underskirt, ChokerThe hoop skir..
$156.00
Historical Gothic Victorian Inspired Dress Ladies Halloween Costume Theatre Gown
Fabric: Cotton, BrocadeShown Color: BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, Underskirt, ChokerThe hoop skir..
$156.00
Men's Dark Green Victorian Edwardian Coat Jacket and Vest
Fabric: Wool BlendShown Color: Dark GreenIncludes: Coat, Vest The white shirt, top hat, paisley crav..
$280.00
Men's Dark Green Victorian Edwardian Coat Jacket and Vest
Fabric: Wool BlendShown Color: Dark GreenIncludes: Coat, Vest The white shirt, top hat, paisley crav..
$280.00
Men's Victorian Edwardian Costume
Fabric: Cotton, Velvet, Satin, WoolShown Color: Image ColorIncludes: Burgundy Coat, Cream Wais..
$375.00
Men's Victorian Edwardian Costume
Fabric: Cotton, Velvet, Satin, WoolShown Color: Image ColorIncludes: Burgundy Coat, Cream Wais..
$375.00
Purple and Black Colonial Inspired Victorian Dress Masquerade Gothic Ball Gown
Fabric: Satin, CottonShown Color: Purple and BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop ski..
$128.00
Purple and Black Colonial Inspired Victorian Dress Masquerade Gothic Ball Gown
Fabric: Satin, CottonShown Color: Purple and BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop ski..
$128.00
Purple and Black Victorian Inspired Dress Masquerade Gothic Ball Gowns
Fabric: SatinShown Color: Purple and BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt (worn..
$128.00
Purple and Black Victorian Inspired Dress Masquerade Gothic Ball Gowns
Fabric: SatinShown Color: Purple and BlackIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt (worn..
$128.00
Red and White Colonial Inspired Victorian Dress Ball Gown Vintage Wedding Bridesmaid Dress
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$128.00$116.00
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Fabric: Satin, CottonShown Color: Red and WhiteIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt ..
$128.00$116.00
Southern Belle Victorian Civil War Period Dress Vintage Wedding Bridesmaid Dress
Fabric: CottonShown Color: Green & WhiteIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt (wo..
$125.00
Southern Belle Victorian Civil War Period Dress Vintage Wedding Bridesmaid Dress
Fabric: CottonShown Color: Green & WhiteIncludes: Overskirt Bodice, UnderskirtThe hoop skirt (wo..
$125.00