Changing Silhouettes: A Guide to Victorian Fashion of the 19th Century, Including Dressing Styles of Women, Men, and Children, the Corset Controversy, ... the Contemporary Lolita Trend, and More

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Women went through many exciting changes in the 1800s, especially with fashion. Read about the ever-changing silhouette of dresses and how the once fashionable corset, even worn by men, became tossed away for another handy undergarment. Plus, learn about the Artistic Dress Movement, Victorian Dress Reform, common fashion terms of the era, contemporary interpretations, such as Steampunk and Lolita, and more.

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