Edwardian Fashion

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A question which seems to pop-up a lot with historical costuming is ‘Where do I begin?’. The proper answer to this question is to 1. pick a time period, and 2. start with the underwear.…

“Women’s Fashion”

Neckwear was an important accessory in the Edwardian era. Jabots, collars, ties and scarfs lend variety to the severe shirtwaist, add a splash of color to dark wool dresses and help to keep the dress clean. Collars were usually detachable in the Edwardian era, ‘since the collar soils so much sooner than the waist.’ (Los … Continue reading Edwardian Neckwear: Collars, Jabots & Fichus →

The night before the photoshoot of my new Edwardian shirtwaist and skirt, I decided I also needed a jacket (I know – Crazy!). So while adding buttons to the blouse, I also drafted a quick pat…

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Blue cotton walking dress ca 1890 (more like ca 1900)

19th Century Fashion Timeline by Terrizae

1911 women’s fashion by keepmeinthepast on Flickr.

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live