Victorian fashion

The term "Victorian fashion" can be used to describe the clothing of the Victorian era, replete with lace, ruffles, flowing silhouettes. Styles popular during the time of Queen Victoria emphasized the grace and sophistication of this era, which was considered the pinnacle of civilization, and a distance from all the rough and wild in human nature. "Decent" clothing covered the entire body, except for the hands and head, although these were often covered with gloves and hats. The woman's wardrobe included (but was not limited to) the following items: dress for reception, dress for visits, dress or suit for walking, dress for riding, dress for travel, dress for carriage ride, ball gown for private balls, dress for social events (or house parties), ball gown for social balls, ball gown for dinner events, ball gown for dancing only, ball gown for cosplay, dinner dress.