FASHION 1830S-1850SR O M A N T I C E R A F A S H I O N .

Fashion post Neo-classical age began to focus more on the

feminine, fragile, doll-like quality of women. The whale-bone

corset emphasizes the bust and layers of petticoats begins to

provide a bell affect to the skirts (later hoop added 1860s).

Beautiful colors, designs combined with lace to further over

exaggerate the female figure. Women are to be protected and

the heavy skirts and feminine trimmings confirms this notion.

Also the covering of all part parts in the era in daytime

focuses on modesty and proper behavior. Fashions in this

period harken back to the 1770s-1780s and even the

hairstyles (curls in 1830s-40s) and balloon/bell sleeves reflect

17th and Renaissance connections. The textile industry booms

as women’s fashion desires more and more fabric and lace!

1830S AND 40S FASHION

1830S FASHION

1850S FASHION

1850S HAIRSTYLES

MORE OF THE SAME: 1860S: B IGGER IS BEAUTIFUL