historicalfashion
A blog posting historical fashion garments, portraits, or drawings from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, and some special exceptions for later dates. This includes photographs, explanation of the garment, and historical details. Long live the past!
You can follow my personal tumblr here.
Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
You can follow my personal tumblr here.
Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
“Chastely screened behind a veil resembling a crawfish net, Miss Allure strutted the ‘dance of the elf.’”
What beautiful hair.. <3
Her finger waves are making me salivate.
Is that weird?
Beautiful portrait from 1862. Does anyone know who this is?
Thanks to lacontessa for letting me know the name and artist of this painting!
Study of a Girl in Profile by Franz Xavier Winterhalter
A fashion plate featuring a variety of fabulous hats and headdresses.
I love to point out to rabid Lady GaGa fans that a bow made out of hair is anything but a new phenomenon. July 1863.
