Victorian dressing gown

18th century dressing gown

‘Dressing-gowns are generally made of warm materials, for the winter, as flannels, either printed or plain […] For summer, they are of dimity, calico, twilled muslin, and sometimes, though rarely, of silk.’ (The Workwoman’s Guide, 1840) For my Victorian wrapper or dressing gown I used off-white cotton flannel fabric printed with pink roses and green … Continue reading Victorian Wrapper Dressing Gown →

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you almost certainly believe that sartorial choices are made by individuals to create aspirational versions of themselv

Woman's Dressing Gown, (Japan, Yokohama, 1839 - 1900), Japan, for the western market, 1870-1875, Costumes, Robe: Silk plain weave with silk and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk thread embroidery, quilted, silk braid closures. Belt: Silk braid with tassels.

“These hazy days between Christmas and New Year are a joy for some and a period of disconnection and confusion for others. However you are feeling in these #twixtmas days, do be kind to yourself and meantime enjoy this #1880s #kimono inspired dressing gown @FIDMMuseum #covidstyle”

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Purple was one of the most fashionable—and versatile—colors of the Victorian era.

Night gown with robe.

Gail postsimages of Indian and Victorain clothingshowing how one has influenced the other during the course of her books, specifically the Custard Protocol.