In the Victorian Era, clothing was extremely lavish, made to show off wealth and status. Most articles of clothing were made by tailors, specially fitted to the Gentleman or Lady who ordered them. For the Ladies, the new trend of having your skirt spread over several unusually large hoops exploded.

This bizarre fashion craze lasted for most of the Victorian period, and were frequently accompanied by an umbrella, which was also known as a parasol. These elaborate dresses were made of expensive silks and satins, typically worn by the upper class who were able to afford them. Scarves and corsets were also very popular at the time; the corsets were made to create a small waist and started at avery young age, encouraging the idea that women should have a thin, hourglass figure.

For wealthy men, fashion trends were more subtle. Clothing was mostly tightly fitted, especially coats, but loosened at the legs in the Era, giving a bit of “breathing room”. Most Gentlemen had “tails” for formal events. However, the Victorian Period also introduced a more casual attire for men during the day.

Scarves were not popular with just women. They were often worn by men, made of silk and came in all different bright colors.

 

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Rose, Tudor. “Victorian Clothes.” About Britian. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2016. <http%3A%2F%2Faboutbritian.com%2Farticles%2Fvictorian-clothes.asp>.