Fashion for the evening 1895
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Fashion for the evening 1895
Three women wearing enormous leg-of-mutton sleeved blouse with bulging bodice, gored skirt and tiny waist. Date: 1895
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Blouse Bodice Bodices Bulging Gigot Gored Mocking Mutton Scrap Skirts Sleeve Sleeved Sleeves Tiny Waist 1895 Skirt
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, dating back to 1895, showcases an elegant and fashionable evening scene featuring three women adorned in the latest Victorian trends. The women's attire epitomizes the opulence and extravagance of the era, with their enormous leg-of-mutton sleeved blouses and bulging bodices. The gored skirts, scraped just above the ankle, reveal a flash of stocking-covered leg, adding to the allure of the ensemble. The blouses boast voluminous, puffed sleeves that flare out from the shoulder and narrow towards the wrist, creating an illusion of delicate femininity. The bodices, on the other hand, are adorned with intricate lacework and embellishments, emphasizing the women's tiny waists, a hallmark of Victorian fashion. The gored skirts, with their multiple layers, add texture and fullness to the dresses, enhancing the women's curves. One woman playfully mocks the fashion by holding up her hand to her waist, drawing attention to the cinched waistline. The other two women maintain poised and refined poses, their hands delicately placed on their hips or holding dainty fans. The rich colors of the dresses, from deep burgundy to vibrant blue, add to the overall grandeur of the scene. This photograph is a testament to the intricate and ornate fashion of the Victorian era, with its emphasis on femininity, elegance, and opulence. The women's attire, with their enormous sleeves, bulging bodices, and tiny waists, continues to captivate and inspire fashion enthusiasts even today.
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