Victorian Fashions And Costumes From Harperвђ™s B... May 2026

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The guide is divided into four distinct phases, tracking the dramatic shifts in silhouettes and societal trends:

A movement toward "flatness and straightness" where women were described as a "pencil covered with raiment". This era introduced the long-waisted, tightly-boned "cuirass" bodice and asymmetrical draping. Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...

A primary source for studying the expansion of the American upper-middle class and its "style-consciousness" after the Civil War.

Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 [eBook] Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at

(edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial guide that captures the evolution of high fashion during the late Victorian era. Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book features over 1,000 detailed engravings originally published in Harper's Bazar . Chronological Fashion Eras

The final decade featured ballooning "leg-o'-mutton" sleeves and widening skirts, emphasizing a tiny, corseted waist. It also charts the rise of the "American Girl" look, featuring simpler shirtwaists and the first acceptable use of bloomers for cycling. Included Attire and Accessories or historical reenactments.

Historically accurate reference for theater, film, or historical reenactments.