Women's clothing evolved from simple, modest silhouettes to complex, voluminous designs reflecting social status, femininity, and cultural trends. Key elements of Victorian dresses include ...

The dresses were big, the designs were elaborate ... broad bodice was back. Entering the Victorian era, women's dresses were almost uniform like. Black or white was the color of choice for ...

But when Gustafson wanted complicated Victorian dresses that were beyond her skill ... gets her inspiration from original Victorian dress designs, the final product has evolved into her own ...

By 1900, the Eastlake period based on simpler designs used by Midwestern furniture factories ended the Victorian era ... in the clothing of the day. Dresses, hats and hairdos are a good clue.

The Victorian and Edwardian eras that ... She created stylish and affordable dresses for young women, and her colorful designs were often seen on British model Twiggy. In 1966, Twiggy posed ...