Facts about Victorian Dresses for Women

Clothing in two hundred years ago was both similar and very different from the 21st century. During the victorian period, the fashion or clothing patterns changed near 10 years. And the clothing facts during this period reflect societal norms, people’s thinking and material available etc. So read on to get some facts about the victorian dresses for women.

Vivid Colors
Gowns during this period were often made from two vivid colors chosen from among such colors as deep red, royal blue or bright green, and some of these combinations. It might be considered strange by today's people but not at that time.
Skirt Length
Skirt length only varied for ladies with different ages. Dresses for young ladies during the Victorian period were in the length to knees or calves. And women always wore gowns in floor length. Though women love to show beauty, but the social restriction made them to follow conservativeness.

Red Off-the-Shoulder Princess Gothic Victorian Dress

Gorgeous Fuchsia Short Sleeves Gothic Victorian Dress

Materials
For the under development of the victorian period, the material were limited in women’s dresses. There are satin, lace, taffeta and cotton. The first three were always applied into dresses for women with higher status and cotton for normal ones.
Above are some facts about the victorian dresses for women. We can see through clearly the societal norms and people’s thinking at that time.