MINI020 WOMEN GETTING DRESSED 1840s style

07/14/22 • 47 min

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This much requested episode deals with the important but fun topic of women’s clothes and fashions in the 1840s. If you want to understand how a Victorian woman dressed and why, this is the episode for you.

This episode covers.
Intro & reviews.
The importance of dressing well.
We don’t do business casual.
Victoria, a Goth.
Starting the day, the chemise
Bloomers, and worries about the French.
Stockings, colours and fun.
The corset – Patriarchy not included.
The corset – exploding the myths
The corset – tight lacing, narrow waists, health hazards and missing ribs.
Corsets – a big hit with the men.
Dresses, daywear and sewing.
Don’t forget your hat, I mean bonnet.
Some shoes, and dressing for the weather.
Riding outfits.
Evening dresses, and gowns fit for an Empress.
What you wear is not a political statement yet.

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This episode covers.
Intro & reviews.
The importance of dressing well.
We don’t do business casual.
Victoria, a Goth.
Starting the day, the chemise
Bloomers, and worries about the French.
Stockings, colours and fun.
The corset – Patriarchy not included.
The corset – exploding the myths
The corset – tight lacing, narrow waists, health hazards and missing ribs.
Corsets – a big hit with the men.
Dresses, daywear and sewing.
Don’t forget your hat, I mean bonnet.
Some shoes, and dressing for the weather.
Riding outfits.
Evening dresses, and gowns fit for an Empress.
What you wear is not a political statement yet.

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