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kilesplaysthings · 4 years

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Fashion history time!

Or, what IkeVamp’s MC should be actually wearing!

So, after seeing this fantastic post about what year ikevamp probably takes place in, I began thinking, what would the MC actually be wearing instead of that too-modern blouse/skirt ensemble? Like, I get she would wear it after first going back in time, but she can’t wear the same clothes (and underwear!!) all the time. Not to mention, it’s an established fact that Comte buys her clothes all the time lol

So, let’s go! The above mentioned post estimated that ikevamp takes place in the late 1890s, like 1896-1899 or so. Here’s some info about the 1890s from the Fashion History Timeline site:

The 1890s were a period of change. As the century drew to a close, the world began to move away from the stiff, moralistic, Victorian Era. Urban centers were growing, and new technologies, such as the introduction of electricity into clothing manufacturing, produced a boom in the ready-to-wear market. Women were enjoying new levels of independence; during the decade the number of women employed outside the home almost doubled. The “New Woman” of the era was an intellectual young female who worked, cycled, and played sports.

As the nineteenth century wore on, the complex set of rules governing dress became ever more intricate, resulting in a dizzying array of recommended ensembles by the 1890s. The general delineations of morning, afternoon, and evening wear held throughout the decade. Morning wear featured high necklines and long sleeves, while afternoon clothing opened at the neck and featured shortened sleeves, and finally, evening wear bared the chest and arms. The simplified silhouette was present throughout the day.

Here’s a look of women’s regular day war from 1895. These ladies seem to be library workers!

And another example of a day-gown from 1897-1898:

Women also began to participate in more athletic past times, especially biking! Here’s an example of an 1895 biking outfit that I can imagine MC wearing. Can’t you picture her racing Arthur or maybe even Napoleon down the road outside of the mansion? hehe!

And here’s some elegant examples of evening gowns from 1896-1898 that MC would actually wear when attending one of Comte’s balls. These were owned by the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, but I could so imaging Comte buying her something very similar.

Now, as for hair:

Women generally arranged their hair in high, neat chignons with soft curls at the front. Hats were an all-important accessory, and were available in a variety of styles. Usually, 1890s hats were wide and heavily trimmed with tall upwardly curling feathers, ribbons, and flowers...Often hat trimmings were excessive; a common decoration was an entire stuffed bird. Toques, a hat without a brim, were also fashionable, worn perched at the top of the head.

The “Gibson Girl” became a fashion icon style in these years. Based on drawings of women by Charles Dana Gibson, this became a fashion icon that originated in America that represented a strong, athletic, independent, and confidant woman. Apparently, this icon is not to be confused with the “New Woman,” which was a woman icon based on more “radical” views like the suffrage movement and other political interests.

Some actresses from 1896. It’s a good example of those fantastic hats:

Now when it comes to undergarments, that is something I think the MC would have the most culture-shock towards. By the time of the 1890s, women wore several pieces, both for modesty, for support and to maintain the stylish silhouette of the day. They first wore bloomers or drawers; pant-like underwear that was split down the middle for when the lady needed to relieve herself. The pants would usually go down below the knee. She would also wear a chemise, which was basically an undershirt for skin protection before she would put on the corset.

Of course, she would wear a corset, but instead of the wrongly cliched reason of thinning the waist, it would usually be for support, like an old version of the bra. It also helped with posture. There were many different types to wear throughout her day, from biking to evening parties. She would also wear a petticoat, which would help accentuate the skirt of the dress.

Interestingly enough, by the late Victorian period, an undergarment called “combinations” emerged, which was an undergarment of bloomers and the chemise combined. It looked kind of like a romper. They ranged from plain designs to nice and frilly, and I’m sure it shaved off at least a few good minutes of the morning toilette. To be honest, I imagine our time-traveling MC would much prefer this than to putting on various pieces of undergarments lol

Complete that with a pair of stockings and shoes of the day and there we have MC’s actual wardrobe! While I’m sure a lot of people would hate having to wear all of this, personally, I would have a ball! pun intended XD

Here’s some sites and channels used for further ref (oh, and for the gothic ikevamp feel, I definitely recommend the film Crimson Peak). I highly recommend the two channels I’ve listed. These women make historical clothing, explain historical fashion and explain the real reason corsets were worn instead of what became the cliched horror stories of fainting ladies and misplaced organs.

1890′s Fashion

Victorian Underwear

History of Fashion tumblr

Bernadette Banner

Karolina Zebrowska

#ikemen vampire #ikevamp #ikevam #quick fashion history time!#but seriously #let me know if im wrong in some parts!#and watch crimson peak #its sooooo good!!!!#the costumes are gorgeous #MC would so wear all of those outfits what with the game's gothic vibe lol

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vintagereveries · 4 years

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Cartoons by Charles D. Gibson

Did you know that Charles Dana Gibson drew characterchures and cartoons? From these sketches, it seems that he was quite the observer of every day life in Victorian and Edwardian America. These men and women in his drawings have personality, maybe slightly stereotypical, but nobody was spared from his pen. A factory girl, an elderly couple, a hostess, a strike breaker, boat passengers, train passengers, women watching a matinee, men watching a baseball game, a lady putting hat pins in (“Dangerous”)… snippets and sketched comedy of the people you’d meet in Turn of the Century America!

One that particularly draws my attention is “Sisters”. A very plain modestly dressed woman sitting next to a socialite in high fashion, sitting next to a nun, sitting next to a very poor woman.

These were on a CD that my boyfriend’s dad gave me of scans that he originally made for some research project.

Cartoons by Charles D. Gibson was originally published on VintageReveries - Vintage Fashion and Ephemera Blog

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