During the Victorian Era, women generally worked in the private, domestic sphere. Unlike in earlier centuries when women would often help their … See more

During the 1840s, men wore tight-fitting, calf length frock coats and a waistcoat or vest. The vests were single- or double-breasted, with shawl or notched collars, and might be finished in double points at the lowered waist. For more formal occasions, a … See more

Technological advancements not only influenced the economy but brought a major change in the fashion styles worn by men and women. … See more

Modesty
Many myths and exaggerations about the period persist to the modern day. Examples include the idea of men's clothing is seen as … See more

Hats were crucial to a respectable appearance for both men and women. To go bareheaded was simply not proper. The top hat, for example, was standard formal wear for upper … See more

In Britain, black is the colour traditionally associated with mourning for the dead. The customs and etiquette expected of men, and especially … See more

Home decor started spare, veered into the elaborately draped and decorated style we today regard as Victorian, then embraced the retro-chic of William Morris as well as pseudo- See more