Fashion

**media type="youtube" key="uUJJ8ZAR0cE" width="425" height="350"Fashion of Victorian Christmas **

=__Womans Victorian Clothing__= During the Victorian area the sewing machine had just been invented. In 1860 the Crinoline Domed Skirt (by Charles Worth) had a flattened front and began to show a a big showing towards the garmet back. In 1864 Charles Worth designed an overskirt which was lifted and buttoned op by tabs. This gave a lot of area for added decoration. By 1868 it was drawn and looped back up at the back making it full.



=__Mens Victorian Fashion__=

In the 1870's three piece suits were becoming popular. Around the same time pattern fabrics were popular. Later in 1875 Neck ties and Ascot ties came out and once they were everyone had them. In the hot weather narrow ribbons were worn. The two kinds of coats that became shorter are Frock coats and Sack coats. On boating spots, flat straw was worn. In the 1880's a formal night suit was a dark tail coat, trousers with a dark waist coat, and a bow tie. Diner occasions for men are a tuxedo or a jacket and it is used for a relaxing formal occasions. For shooting occasions it is a Norfolk jacket and tweed or woolen breeches were used for rugged outdoor suits. In the winter fur collars, frock coats, and knee length topcoats were worn. In the start of the 1890's, the blazers were introduced and it was worn everywhere even in professional sports, sailing, and events that took place. Men's hair was cut short. They also had a pointed beard and a moustache.

== =__Children's Victorian Fashion Boys/Girls__=

__**Boys**__ Wore white linen shirts with huge bows around the neck. Velvet or velveteen breeches that lifted to the knees. Huge sailor collars were coming into fashion and were found on both boys and girls clothing. Cotten/silk stockings covered the lower legs. Shoes would be made of fine leather with buckles. Well dressed boys also had a broad brimmed straw hats with ribbons. Boys had long curls wich was quite popular. __**Girls**__ They often had starched/pressed pinafores. Their hair was curled and styled to perfection. They wore cotton/silk stockings and covered legs. Their shoes were made of soft leathers/ beautiful fabrics that matched the dresses they wore. Their dresses would have dropped waists and huge bows that tied in the back. Their dresses were commonly made with huge sailor style collars with bows at the center. Some of the more formal dresses miny bustles were made in similar style to the womans.

=__Fan Meanings__= }Handle to the lips means "Kiss me" } In right hand in front of her face means "Follow me" }Carried in left hand means "I desire your acquaintance" }Placed on left ear means "You have changed" }Twirling in left hand means "I wish to be rid of you" }Drawing across forehead means "We are being watched" }Drawing through hand means "I hate you" }Drawing across cheek means "I love you" }Twirling in right hand means "I love another" }Closing it gently means "I wish to speak to you" }Drawing it across her eyes means "I am sorry" }Resting on right cheek means "Yes } Resting on left cheek means "No" }Open and shut means "You are cruel" }Dropping means "We are friends" }Fanning fast means "I am engaged" }Fanning slowly means "I am married" }Open wide means " Wait for me" Victorian Fan

**__Victorian Houses__** A Victorian is very concerned about what people think about them their home. A Victorian household is supposed to be fashionably furnished, inviting, and comfortable. Victorian households have big gates surrounding the house to keep beggars and street venders out.

__**The Parlour~**__

__﻿__ __** The Bed Chamber~ **__
 * Clutter represents class
 * You can find an different mixture of furniture, floral wall paper, statuettes, and other thins
 * Most formal room in the house
 * Also have nice paintings and family things
 * You may also find a piano in here
 * It is only used on Sunday’s for gatherings and entertaining guests
 * Decorated in rich colors of burgundy, gold, blues, or dark greens
 * It is used to show the families taste and wealth and to have enough seats for their guests


 * It was rude to show people this room
 * Next to the water closet it was the most private room in the house
 * You will find a bed, a wardrobe, dresser, and a wash stand
 * You may also find tables and chairs
 * Used as a room to read, sew, and relax
 * Mahogany and maple furniture was popular
 * There is a fireplace inside of the wall

__**The Dining Room~**__
 * Early in time, the dining room was in the basement with the kitchen
 * They once thought food was digested better in the dark
 * The furniture is dark wood and fancy in style
 * There is a sideboard in the china closet (behind the dining set)
 * There are a lot of chairs and a tea cart
 * They used a dinner wagon which was used to transport drinks and food to the dumbwaiter to give to the people

__** The Kitchen~ **__


 * Located in the basement to keep the house free from odors and grease
 * It includes a scullery area
 * There are 2 chairs, a large wooden table, and some smaller ones
 * Used to chop food, roll dough, and place dry dishes on
 * There is a coal-burning stove and a wood-burning fireplace
 * A dumbwaiter is used to transport the food from the kitchen to the dining room (near the back wall)

__** The Scullery~ **__


 * Located in the back of the kitchen
 * There is a large metal sink used for washing pots & pans and washing messy foods
 * There was a wooden washtub used to wash the china, glasses, and silverware


 * There is also a metal wash tub, wash board, iron, and ironing board in asmall closet were other things are for the house
 * Most families use 22 gallons of water a week

__**The Drawing Room~**__
 * A multi-purpose room
 * It is used when they have large dinner parties
 * The men come here after dinner to smoke their cigars, talk, and play cards
 * There is a bookcase filled with books in here
 * In the corner there is a small table were men do the accounts
 * There is also usually a piano

__** The Water Closet~ **__


 * People were embarrassed by their water closet so they disguised the furniture or hid them behind screens
 * Tubs looked like large chests or cabinets in dark woods
 * It took much time to hide the bathroom

Sources

@http://www.thekidswindow.com. uk/News_Kids/Victorian_ Children

http://www.nkclifton.com/ rebelgals/rebgals-index.html

http://www.rrbycresa.com/ victorian-parasols.htm

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@http://www.logicmgmt.com/1876/house_tour/ourhouse.htm

@http://www.victorianstation.com/fashionbicycle.htm

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