1900s in Fashion

1900's Edwardian woman- feminine, flamboyant


- Corset and S-shaped stance 

- The skirt flares out towards the ground in the shape of a bell

-"Gibson Girl"- heavy bust and swirling skirt 

- Passion for lace in every part of the gown

-Day-time: whole body is concealed/ Evening dresses: extravagantly décolleté


- 1900s blouse
. adored with tucking and insertion
. bolero= popular
. sleeves=tight at the wrist and extend half over the hand


-Color: pastel shades of pink, pale blue or mauve, or black with small sequins swen all over it. 


-Material: crepe de chine, chiffon, mousseline de soie and tulle 

- Accessory
. the hair is built high 
. flat pancake hat projects forward (wigs/pads/human hair on the top) 
. hats being adorned with feathers (1 or more plumes) 
. feather boas are worn around the neck


-Men's wear(for formal occasion)

. still the top hat and the frock coat

. lounge suite worn with a homburg hat/straw hats

. trousers -short and narrow with permanent turn-ups and with a sharp crease in front

. collars of white starched linen - very high

- Charles Frederick Worth late 19th CE-1900s