Tag: DRESSES

MINI020 WOMEN GETTING DRESSED 1840s style

This much requested episode deals with the important but fun topic of women’s clothes and fashions in the 1840s. If you want to understand how a Victorian woman dressed and why, this is the episode for you. 

  • This episode covers. 
  • Intro & reviews.
  • The importance of dressing well.
  • We don’t do business casual. 
  • Victoria, a Goth.
  • Starting the day, the chemise
  • Bloomers, and worries about the French.
  • Stockings, colours and fun.
  • The corset – Patriarchy not included.
  • The corset – exploding the myths
  • The corset – tight lacing, narrow waists, health hazards and missing ribs.
  • Corsets – a big hit with the men.
  • Dresses, daywear and sewing.
  • Don’t forget your hat, I mean bonnet.
  • Some shoes, and dressing for the weather. 
  • Riding outfits.
  • Evening dresses, and gowns fit for an Empress. 
  • What you wear is not a political statement yet.

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