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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Victorian Women Clothing Characteristics




Victorain women is always mysterious in people’s heart because women in that era cover their body strictly. Women clothes in that era is consideres very elegant, very stylish, and very "covered". If you are a fan of the Victorian women clothing style and i think you will be interested in my this topic. I will share some personal ideas about the characteristics of the Victorain clothing style and you can have a read if you are interested in this fashion topic.






About the corsets: Fashion was influenced by what a woman wore underneath. The garments gave form to fashion. The hourglass figure was enhanced. A tiny waist, fuller skirt and dresses that projected out from behind were some of the important characteristics. We, as women, are familiar to corsets and the magic they can work. In spite of the criticism that they received during the Victorian era, corsetry was a popular practice. Rigid corsets helped a woman to achieve the desired shape and form and also concealed the layers of garments worn below. In order to give the bodice a smooth line, a strip of wood or steel was inserted through the center of the corset, in front. To add more structure, sometimes, strips of whalebone were also used.








About the accessories: Fashion does not stop at clothes. Accessories play an equally important role in getting the perfect look. Women during the Victorian era were well aware of this fact. Hand fans, gloves and parasols were among a woman's favorite accessories. Gloves added a graceful touch to an outfit. Hats and bonnets were widely used to complete the look. Feathers, flowers, embellishments and pins were used in the decoration. A respectable woman never stepped out of the house bareheaded. Along with elaborate hats, hairstyling, too, was given equal attention. Queen Victoria often adorned her hairdo with flowers. French hairstyles and curls were a favorite with women back then. Chignons were largely used and it was common to use fake hairpieces to up the glamor quotient. Makeup was considered as sinful during those days. However, with time, shades of pink and other colors close to natural skin tone came into use. Satin and silk footwear with small heels, lace tie-up boots and pumps were used to set the best foot forward.

Friday, April 26, 2013

How To Make An Easy Victorian Costume




If you are interested in Victorian clothing fashion and i think you will be interested in knowing how to make an easy Victorisan costume. I will simply share some small tips on this and you can have a reference if you are interested in this clothing fashion.


First, start with a long full skirt for the woman's costume, or take a rectangular piece of fabric or thin blanket. Sew up the sides. Make a waistband by turning over one end and running elastic through it. Gather the bottom by running a thread about a foot from the floor to create a ruffled hem. Stitch a piece of lace around the gathering on the skirt. Wear a square dancing crinoline underneath. This gives the outfit the fullness of the Victorian skirt, allowing it to fall from the knees down.






Second, women can wear a thin poet shirt for the first layer with long full sleeves gathered at the cuffs, or wear a similar loose-fitting shirt and run an elastic through the cuffs. Over that wear a top with cap sleeves. It can be a knitted pullover or shirt that buttons, but the look should be slightly formal with the sleeves short and loose and the shirt tucked in at the waist. Add an eyelet ruffle at the neck and cuffs, and pin a velvet bow in a contrasting color to the neck.





Third, make a cutaway frock coat for men from an inexpensive black raincoat. Cut away the sides, leaving a rounded coat bottom behind the knees. Cover the top points of the collar with black velvet. Wear long straight black pants and a white shirt, turning the collar points up for a Victorian look. Top it off with a brocade vest as a waistcoat to add a formal touch.


Last, wear white gloves and carry a parasol, preferably one with a ruffled edge, as women's accessories. Men might wear a black top hat and white gloves and carry a cane.