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The final decade featured ballooning "leg-o'-mutton" sleeves and widening skirts, emphasizing a tiny, corseted waist. It also charts the rise of the "American Girl" look, featuring simpler shirtwaists and the first acceptable use of bloomers for cycling. Included Attire and Accessories Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...
This period marks the transition from the conical hoop skirt to the "walking costume," which featured looped skirts for easier movement. It also captures the early, softer bustle era and the influence of the Franco-Prussian War on Parisian fashion dominance. It also charts the rise of the "American
A primary source for studying the expansion of the American upper-middle class and its "style-consciousness" after the Civil War. A primary source for studying the expansion of
The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating a profile that resembled a small triangle set on a large square. This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing over ten pounds, alongside a new interest in women's sportswear like yachting and fencing.
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