This winter ensemble reflects women’s cold-weather daywear of the mid-to-late 1890s, characterised by a fitted bodice with exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves and a long, gored skirt. Seasonal versions of everyday dress often incorporated heavier fabrics and contrasting trims to provide warmth while maintaining the fashionable silhouette of the decade.
Winter outfits of this type were commonly worn for outdoor activities such as walking, shopping, or social visits, and were frequently accessorised with hats, muffs, and scarves. Fur or faux-fur trimming was especially popular during this period, appearing at cuffs, hems, and collars, and serving both decorative and practical purposes. Muffs functioned as both hand warmers and status accessories, reinforcing the ensemble’s refined appearance.
This style is consistent with fashion imagery from approximately 1895, a point at which 1890s silhouettes reached peak sleeve volume while seasonal accessories played a prominent role in completing daywear ensembles.
Credits & Details
- Creator: Vintage Simstress
- Original creator site: https://vintagesimstress.tumblr.com
- Era: Victorian
- Decade: 1890s
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