Fashion Trends In The 1800s

In the mid-1800s, cotton became the single-handedly most used material for clothing and is still the most used for fashion today. Although the use for cotton hasn’t changed, trends in fashion in the 1890s to today certainly have. From underwear to outerwear, fashion has undeniably altered along with time. In the mid-16th century Roxey Ann Caplin created the corset, but it’s fame came from the Victorian era (1837-1901). “A corset is a type of undergarment that supports the bust and defines the waistline” (wisegeek.com). In the late 19th century, the corset was found in most women’s (and some men’s) wardrobe. It was worn daily under the dress to slim and shape a women’s figure and to appear more attractive. The corset pushes up the bust and drives in the waist. Today, in place of the corset a bra is worn. The bra can be pulled over the head or clipped in the back.
It supports the breasts and stops under the bust. Bras can have underwire for maximum support or …show more content…
Similarly to the 19th century, long dresses give off a sense of superiority and elegance. They can loosely drift to the floor and be followed by a small trail of fabric called a “train” to demonstrate maturity. They can also be full of volume, short, and end around the knees for a sign of adolescence. Sleeves vary greatly today. Some dresses have no sleeves, and instead are tight around the top of the bust and the circumference of the back. Others are long and laced revealing the skin underneath. Some, like the halter-top, go from under the arm and meet each other at the back of the neck. Necklines can plunge down, or go up just covering the collarbone. From corsets to dresses, fashion has undoubtedly evolved from the late 19th century to today. Fashion reflects time, maturity, and social aspects of the world. During the 1890s, corsets Grecian styled dresses were popular. Today, bras are worn and dresses adjust to the person wearing