Every petticoat tells a story. Victorian women’s fashion is as scholarly as a history book. And that’s part of what keeps Melissa Lopez entranced. The high-collared dresses, corsets, bustle cages, ...

Different periods of history attract people for different reasons. People might become obsessed with Ancient Egypt for its distinct culture, inventions, and mysticism. Others may find colonial America ...

With all the uncertainty in the world, a year-long run-up to a nail-biting presidential election and a barrage of over-stimulating social media, we all need a little escape once in a while. Designer ...

“The Dress Diary” is an intimate record of one wardrobe — and its era. Anne Sykes’s collection of fabric remnants, lovingly preserved in an album, documents not merely her life but the Victorian era.

The Victorian era was a beautiful time for fashion, filled with romance. Pressed flowers, lace, and corsets created a style that appealed to our fantasies and emotions. This era, characterized by deep ...

Machine generated contents note: pt. I General Topics -- ch. 1 Underclothes -- ch. 2 Leisure Wear -- ch. 3 Children's vs. Women's Clothing -- pt. II Women's and Children's Street Apparel -- ch. 4 1860 ...