historical clothing
Clothing from before
Historical clothing refers to garments and dress from past eras, studied for what they reveal about social customs, technology, and daily life.
The term covers everything from ancient Roman togas to Victorian corsets.
Museums preserve historical clothing, and costume designers research it for period films: The documentary featured authentic historical clothing from the 1920s.
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- bustleEnergetic noisy activity
- crinolineStructural petticoat for volume
- hoop skirtStiffened petticoat with rings
doublet · hose · silk stockings · ruff · lace collar · toga · tunic · bodice · chemise · breeches · farthingale · wimple · powdered wig · codpiece · jerkin · kirtle · stays · empire waist
historical clothingfast fashion
Trend-driven cheap apparel
avant-garde fashion · streetwear · athleisure · smart clothing · wearable technology
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