If you’ve ever wondered why upper-class Victorian-era households had so many servants, Caroline Goldthorpe’s upcoming class for Renesan, Umbrellas May Not Be Used in Battle: Victorian and Edwardian ...

Every petticoat tells a story. Victorian women’s fashion is as scholarly as a history book. And that’s part of what keeps Melissa Lopez entranced. The high-collared dresses, corsets, bustle cages, ...

Long before reality TV exposed the ugly underbelly of the female pursuit of beauty, women already were reaching for an impossible standard. The push for perfection is nothing new, it seems. That ...

The Victorian dress in the Maine antique mall was unlike anything Sara Rivers Cofield had seen before. Its fitted bodice, puffy bustle and lace cuffs reflected a bygone era. As a vintage costume ...

My husband is preparing to attend a fancy dress party. He has spent several weeks sourcing the various components of his costume, including a genuine military bomber jacket. His wardrobe may seem ...