The Flapper’s Leg Allure
In the 1910s, women’s skirts became shorter, and by the 1920s the sight of bare female legs no longer surprised anyone.
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.
16th Century Hairstyles and Headdresses
European Women’s Hairstyles and Headdresses of the 16th Century. 1500–1599. Year by Year Note on Regional Styles Although the portraits in this collection are arranged in chronological order, fashion and hairstyles varied greatly across countries and regions.
Caraco and Casaquin
Caraco and Casaquin, as well as Camisole, Pet-en-l’air, and Pierrot, were all types of women’s jackets in the 18th century. The jacket was fitted, with a peplum that ranged in length from mid-hip to waist, depending on fashion trends.
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.
Iron corset
The iron corset is rarely encountered in the history of fashion. It is a very mysterious object, around which there are many disagreements among historians.
Duckbill shoe
🦆🐄 🐻 “Duckbill shoe,” “Cow’s mouth,” “Bearpaw,” or “Horn shoe” – these are names for shoes with a broad toe, fashionable in Europe (primarily in Northern Europe – England, Germany, Switzerland, Flanders, France, and Scandinavia) from the late 15th century to the mid-16th 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.
1990s fashion
1990s Brief history of fashion in pictures. Women’s and men’s, hairstyles, underwear, wedding, makeup, sportswear and swimsuits.
Braids
Braids and braided hairstyles are among the most common hairstyles in the world. The history of braiding is ancient and could fill an entire book.
Petticoat
A petticoat is a type of underskirt worn over other undergarments and beneath an overdress (such as a robe or gown).
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).
Pastoral
Pastoral refers to an artistic and cultural interest in nature and the romanticization of rural life. It depicts scenes from the lives of shepherds and shepherdesses set against idyllic landscapes with sheep, sunshine, flowers, and fruit.
Fillet
The Fillet is a headband in the Middle Ages. Fillet is made of fabric, and the crown and hoop, wreath of precious metals.
Motoring fashion
When the first cars appeared, women’s auto fashion (also called driving fashion, car fashion, or motoring fashion) was a kind of sportswear.
The First Book of Fashion
The First Book of Fashion Das Trachtenbuch des Matthäus Schwarz (1520s – 1560s). Matthäus Schwarz (1497 – 1574) was a merchant and art lover in Augsburg.
Schaube
Schaube (German), also known as an overgown (English) or caputo (Italian — possibly a related but slightly different garment based on available sources), was a men’s outerwear garment popular in the 16th century, especially from the 1520s to the 1550s.
Curvy Fashion
Curvy Fashion or as it was often written before for “stout women” appears in the 1910s, when corsets went out of fashion.
Pouf
The Pouf is a high hairstyle from the second half of the 18th century, based on a wire frame, complemented by a triangular cushion (“pouf”
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.
Harem pants
Harem pants or Sultan skirt (fr. Jupe-sultane, Jupe-Pantalon) are a type of Jupe-culotte introduced into fashion by the French designer Paul Poiret in 1911.
20th century fashion. Timeline
Briefly about women’s and men’s fashion of the 20th century. Timeline.
Сhemise, Shift and Smock
The chemise (also Shift and Smock) is one of the main items of clothing from the Middle Ages until the first quarter of the 20th century.