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A Victorian Lady's Guide to Fashion and Beauty
A Victorian Lady's Guide to Fashion and Beauty | Mimi Matthews
3 posts | 5 read | 7 to read
What did a Victorian lady wear for a walk in the park? How did she style her hair for an evening at the theatre? And what products might she have used to soothe a sunburn or treat an unsightly blemish? Mimi Matthews answers these questions (…more)
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Chrys
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This book would be an excellent reference for anyone doing Victorian costuming, helping to know exactly what would be “in fashion” for each decade, including hairstyles. There were a good number of illustrations, though I wished there were more. Someone with more sewing experience would probably not have had to use Google as much as I did. Overall a pick

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Chrys
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It took me a while to find a copy of this, but I am glad I kept looking. It starts out going through the decades and discussing the changing fashions and supporting garments.
On an unrelated note, I forgot to post that I sent out my #Jolabokaflod package, but I see that it got there !

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Linsy
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If you‘re curious about the subtle fashion changes in PBS Masterpiece‘s Victoria or find yourself wondering what a crinoline is, this book is for you. I had a lot of fun with this approachable guide to Victorian beauty, especially the illustrations and historical cartoons. (I only wish there were more of them, and maybe a few diagrams, as my understanding of fashion is hopeless!) #netgalley #bookreview #history #arc

Aimeesue Oooooh! I belong to #AnglophilesAnonymous on GR and we read a Victorian novel in serial every summer. We just had a discussion about Victorian makeup styles. Fashion always seems to come up somehow! 7y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I DO wonder what a crinoline is and I DO need to get this book!!! 7y
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