Beauty in the 1880s
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Beauty in the 1880s
Beauty in the 1880s. changing fashions. The caption reads: " The beauty that conquered in the Eighties". Date: 1928- 1929
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Attitude Attitudes Beautiful Change Changing Dresses Eighteen Eighties Fashions Frill Frills
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The Beauty that Conquered in the Eighties: Changing Fashions and the Evolving Attitude Towards Women in the 1880s In this image from the late 1880s, a beautiful woman, dressed in the height of fashion, exudes an air of confidence and elegance. The year is 1889, and the world is in the midst of a significant transformation, both in terms of fashion and societal attitudes towards women. The woman's dress, with its voluminous skirt, intricate frills, and high collar, is a stark contrast to the simpler, more practical garments of the previous decade. The crinoline, a hoop skirt that was popular in the 1860s and 1870s, had given way to the bustle, which accentuated the waist and created a distinctive, hourglass silhouette. This new fashion trend was not just about aesthetics; it also symbolized a shift in societal attitudes towards women. The Victorian era, which had seen women confined to the domestic sphere, was giving way to a new era of femininity and self-expression. Women were no longer content to be relegated to the background; they wanted to be seen and admired. The woman in this photograph embodies this newfound confidence and boldness. Her piercing gaze, coupled with her elegant posture and the delicate frills of her dress, exude an air of beauty and allure. Her attitude is one of self-assurance and grace, a far cry from the demure and submissive demeanor of previous decades. As we look at this image, we are transported back in time to an era of change and transformation. The fashion of the 1880s may seem extravagant by today's standards, but it was a reflection of the changing times and the evolving role of women in society. This beautiful woman, with her stunning dress and bold attitude, is a testament to the power of fashion to reflect and shape the cultural zeitgeist.
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