This brocade day gown reflects late 1890s women’s fashion, characterised by a fitted bodice, high neckline, and a long, vertically structured skirt. The tailored upper body and narrow waistline are typical of the period, while the smooth, elongated skirt silhouette aligns with the move away from earlier bustle-heavy forms toward a more controlled profile.
Decorative elements such as patterned brocade, lace-trimmed edges, and ornamental fastenings emphasise surface detail without disrupting the overall vertical line. Gowns of this type were commonly worn for daytime social occasions, visits, and public outings, often paired with gloves, structured hats, and carefully styled hair to complete the ensemble.
The combination of structured tailoring and rich textile decoration places this style firmly in the mid-to-late 1890s, during the height of late Victorian fashion before the softer Edwardian transition.
Credits & Details
- Creator: Naunakht
- Original creator site: https://www.thesimsresource.com/members/Naunakht/
- Era: Victorian
- Decade: 1890s
A Woman's Measure 
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