During the first years of the 1920s, the wide brim hat style of the Edwardian era continued to be chic.

During the early 20th century, elite fashion designers such as Worth, Lanvin, Doucet, Poiret, Callot Soeurs, Redfern, Paquin, and Beers actively dressed the privileged and influential. Many designs were created for the idealistic leisure activities …

An auction catalog with detailed images is available online and provides a wonderful opportunity to view 19th and 20th century fashions and accessories.

 
In this video, take a brief walk through the “American Woman” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, featuring a close-up view of the beautiful fashions showcased. Highlighted are exquisite gowns and ensembles beginning with ”The …

Boudoir caps were worn first thing in the morning, in the privacy of the lady’s bedroom by women of all classes. A woman donned this feminine headgear to hide her uncombed hair while having her morning tea or to protect her elegant coiffure while dressing.

Enjoy our wedding dress gallery of almost 400 photographs of 19th and 20th century brides. Use these photographs to help date your family photos or for inspiration for that perfect wedding dress for your own special day!

Unable to visit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to experience one of the most visually dramatic exhibitions of women’s antique and vintage fashion? Try the next best thing to being there!
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The straw boater was the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Men of all classes appreciated the light, cool, comfortable qualities of the straw hat. In general, the boater was made of …