Edwardian Fashion

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Fashions people wear are indicators of their times, which can be invaluable to your genealogy research! Here are sites that can help you put your aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents on the right branches of your family tree.

The Evolution of Edwardian Women's Suits: A Reflection of Changing Styles and Aspirations

Day dress ca. 1904-05 From the Galleria del Costume di Palazzo Pitti via Europeana Fashion

For many people, fashion and clothes are a way to express their personality, showcase their creativity, and add some fun and color to their lives. But what you might not realize is that what you wear can seriously affect your image - especially as you get older.

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live

Edwardian fashion was characterized by the new S-bend corset and pouter pigeon shape. It was an era of luxury with elegant dresses and expensive fabrics.

About this time last year I became slightly obsessed (as I do) with the early 20th century bicorne and tricorn hat revival. Naturally that meant I made one!

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