Victorian Clothes Images

Victorian fashion comprises the various fashions and trends in British culture that emerged and grew in province throughout the Victorian era and the reign of Queen Victoria, a period which would last from June 1837 to January 1901. Covering nearly two thirds of the 19th century, the 63-year reign would see numerous changes in fashion.
Women's gowns developed wide puffed sleeves. Dresses were simple and pale. Petticoats, corsets, chemises were worn under gowns. Day dresses had a solid bodice and evening gowns had a very low neckline and were worn off the shoulder with shawls.
Man formal evening dress were a dark tailcoat and trousers with a dark waistcoat, a white bow tie, and a shirt with a winged collar. In mid-decade, the dinner jacket or tuxedo, was used in more relaxed formal occasions. The Norfolk jacket and tweed or woolen breeches were used for rugged outdoor pursuits such as shooting. Knee-length topcoats, often with contrasting velvet or fur collars, and calf-length overcoats were worn in winter. Men's shoes had higher heels and a narrow toe.