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Changing silhouette of womens fashion between 1812 - 1912
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Changing silhouette of womens fashion between 1812 - 1912
Hundred years of womens fashion, showing the silhouettes of change starting in 1812 Regency era with narrow gown, to Victorian era wider and wider bustle dresses and finally Edwardian era where the womens figure starts to narrow again.
1812 to 1912
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This print showcases the evolving silhouettes of women's fashion from the Regency era (1812) to the dawn of the Edwardian era (1912). The image illustrates a fascinating transformation in the world of costume and clothing, as women's styles shifted dramatically over the course of a century. Beginning in 1812, the Regency era is represented by a narrow, hourglass figure, with a high waistline and a full, voluminous skirt. This silhouette is characteristic of the iconic Regency gown, which accentuated the natural curves of women's bodies. As we move forward in time, the Victorian era (approximately 1830-1870) brought about a significant change in women's fashion. The silhouette widened, with the introduction of the bustle dress. These dresses featured a dramatic, protruding back, created by padding or crinolines, which gave women a distinctive, fuller figure. By the late Victorian era (around 1882), the silhouette had evolved once more. The bustle had grown even more pronounced, creating an exaggerated, hourglass shape. However, by the turn of the century (1905), the silhouette began to narrow again. The Edwardian era (1905-1912) saw the return of a more slender figure, with a more natural waistline and a less voluminous skirt. This print offers a visual representation of the changing fashions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a unique glimpse into the history of women's clothing and the ways in which it has evolved through the ages. From the narrow waists of the Regency era to the full, bustled skirts of the Victorian era, and finally to the more streamlined silhouettes of the Edwardian era, this print showcases the rich and intriguing history of women's fashion over the course of a hundred years.
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