Historic fashion

Last week's photo of the day theme was evening wear. With prom season right around the corner and so many winter balls and galas taking place, it is the perfect time to look at the most glamorous of all vintage evening gowns and dresses. We can't forget the gentlemen, too, who always look so fine

Fashion through the 1800s

by Susan Jarrett The Romantic period derives its name from Romanticism- a term used to describe a movement in art, literature, and music that valued freedom of expression. Romanticism began in…

Victorian fashion comprises the various fashions and trends in British culture that emerged and developed in the United Kingdom and the Brit...

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

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White Tudor gown

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.