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