Victorian fashion

Womens fashion

- 'romantic' look

- echoed elizabethan elements at the beginning of the 1800's, puffed and slashed sleeves etc

- rich colours and/or pastel colours 

- tight and corseted

- tight top, widening skirt, puffed out sleeves

- flowers and ribbon in hair and on hats

- hats (inc feathers too)

Mens Fashion

- wool breadcloth - could be more easily molded then floaty fabrics

- rich colours and/or pastel colours

- very fitted/tailored clothing (for upper class)

- hats

Womens hair and make up

- minimal and still quite pale face/skin

- up do's

- ringlets

- curls/rolls

- accessories such as ribbons or flowers

(Images from 'Costume and Fashion' by James Laver)