1800s Fashion timeline
Women’s and Men’s Fashion through the years: 1800–1809. A glimpse into early 19th-century style, inspired by authentic fashion plates and engravings of the era.
Coiffure à la Ninon
Coiffure à la Ninon is a women’s hairstyle of the first half of the 19th century, inspired by the image of the writer, salon hostess, patroness of the arts and famous courtesan Anne “Ninon” de l’Enclos (1620/1625–1705).
1850–1899
Fashion through the years: 1850–1899. Five decades of evolving 19th-century elegance, inspired by authentic illustrations and engravings of the era. Exploring the transformation of mid-19th-century style—from voluminous crinolines to the S-shaped silhouettes of Art Nouveau..
1800–1849
Fashion through the years: 1800–1849. Five decades of evolving 19th-century elegance, inspired by authentic illustrations and engravings of the era. Exploring the transformation of early 19th-century style — from Empire grace to Victorian romance.
Calendar 2026
A 2026 wall calendar dedicated to 19th-century fashion — from the 1800s to the 1890s, including women’s lingerie and bridal styles.
Westernization in Meiji Japan
From Kimonos to Western Suits: Japan’s Meiji Transformation Until the mid-19th century, Japan remained one of the most closed countries in the world.
Black wedding dress
A bride in a black dress is not a scene from a horror movie or a Gothic novel with ghosts, but a completely ordinary — even traditional — outfit for brides in the 19th and the first half of the 20th century.
Top hat
The Top Hat (also known as a “high hat” or simply a “cylinder” in many languages) is a type of hat that became popular from the late 18th century to the first quarter of the 20th century.
Underwear of the 19th Century.
Brief overview of 19th century underwear. Timeline This summary covers both women’s and men’s underwear, with a primary focus on women’s garments.
Women’s Fencing outfit
In the last quarter of the 19th century, the number of people taking up sports began to grow noticeably – especially among women.
Drawers
Drawers, Pantalettes or Pantaloons – women’s underwear, underpants. We had a separate post about men’s underpants “Braies”. Before the 19th century, women did not have underpants.
Pelisse
Pelisse (also: Pellicle, Pelisse-mantle, Pelisson, Péliçon, Pelizone, Curricle pelisse, Pelisse robe) is a type of cape with a fur lining and a fabric outside (such as silk or velvet).
Chérusque
The Chérusque collar is a type of stand-up collar that was popular in the early 19th century, especially at the court of Emperor Napoleon.
Chemisette
A Chemisette is an accessory that imitates an chemise (shirt). Chemisette worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.
Apollo Knot
The Apollo Knot: A Hairstyling Trend of the 1820s–1830s The hair was styled in three parts: at the front, it was parted, curled, and laid at the sides;
Coiffure à la Titus
Coiffure à la Titus (also Cheveux à la Titus; German: Tituskopf; Hairstyle à la Titus) or Coiffure à la victime (“Victim’s hairstyle”) is a short haircut for men and women that was fashionable from the 1790s to the 1810s.
Voilette
Voilette is an accessory, headpiece or part of a headdress made of tulle, lace or fine mesh. Voilette is a reduced variation of the veil, it does not serve any function, only decorative.
Beret
A beret is a type of headdress without a brim, just a crown. The beret is usually made of felt, but can be made of velvet, silk or knitted.
Carrick coat
The Carrick coat is overcoat with 2 to 5 cape collars. From the beginning of the 19th century, coats with capes were very popular.
Сoach cover earrings
Hidden beauty. Earrings in coach covers with clasps were popular in the 1870s and 1880s. Snap-on earring covers were an American innovation, and were generally made with black enamel or inconspicuous gold ornamentation.
Sportswear 1890s – 1930s. Bicycle.
Briefly about sportswear for cycling. In 1817, Laufmaschine appeared – the progenitor of the bicycle. In the 1820s, women began riding them.
Dandy horse
The dandy horse (also known as the Draisine or Laufmaschine) is a two-wheeled vehicle with both wheels in line, propelled by the rider pushing along the ground with their feet, similar to regular walking or running.
1800s – 1850s. PDF-book
History of Hairstyles and Headgear from 1800 to 1859. Year by year PDF-book. 68 pages. History of fashion based on pictures.
Archery fashion
Archery is one of the few sports available to women since ancient times. Archery does not require a lot of activity, so women could shoot with a bow and keep decorum in their clothes.
Miser’s Purse
Miser’s Purse is a small purse worn in a pocket or handbag. The name appeared later than the fashion and, apparently, this form was inspired by medieval purses.
Reticule
Reticule (fr. réticule; de. Pompadour; es. ridículo) – a small handbag on a long cord or ribbon, reminiscent of a small bag or basket.
Pinafore
Pinafore is an apron dress for children. Pinafore differs from an apron in that it covers most of the clothing. Pinafore sleeveless, but sometimes with sleeves.
1860s Fashion
1860s Brief history of fashion in pictures. Women’s and men’s wear, headdresses and hairstyles, underwear, kids and sportswear.
Waistcoat or Vest
The Waistcoat (or Vest; de. Kamisol; fr. Gilet) – a kind of clothing between Justaucorps (or a frock coat, jacket, banyan or coat) and a shirt.
Maternity corset
The Maternity corset – it’s called of corsets for pregnant and nursing women. Most often it is a two-in-one corset. It differs from the usual corset –
Domino
Domino is a hooded cape (or cloak) for masquerade, another name for a character at a masquerade. Domino comes from the word lat.
Bonnet
The Bonnet or Cap (also Béguin or Coif) is a headgear, most often used as an item of underwear. The cap appears in the Middle Ages.
The Bat
The fancy-dress Bat became popular after the creation of the operetta Die Fledermaus (1874) by Johann Strauss II. In the operetta, the Bat costume is worn by a man, but ladies soon became very fond of this “animal”.
1870s Fashion
1870s Brief history of fashion in pictures. Women’s and men’s wear, headdresses and hairstyles, underwear, kids and sportswear.
Crescent Moon
The crescent moon hair ornament appeared in the 16th century. We will not consider the Crescent as a cult image, religious or ritual.
Medici collar
The Medici collar (de.Stuartkragen, Medicikragen; fr. Collerette) is flared, stand-up, fan-shaped, standing high behind the head, often layered, trimmed with lace or consisting only of lace.
Bowler hat
The Bowler hat (or Derby (United States); de. Melone; fr. Chapeau melon; it. Bombetta; nl. Bolhoed) is a headdress, a felt hat with a round crown, small, rounded brim, almost always black.
1880s fashion
1880’s Brief history of fashion in pictures. Women’s and men’s wear, headdresses and hairstyles, underwear, kids and sportswear.
Men’s corset
Men’s corsets. Shapewear for men was not present in men’s fashion until the end of the 18th century. In the fashion of the 16th century there was a ‘Goose Belly’