MINI020 WOMEN GETTING DRESSED 1840s style

This much requested episode deals with the important but fun topic of women’s clothes and fashions in the 1840s. If you want to understand how a Victorian woman dressed and why, this is the episode for you.  * This episode covers. * Intro & reviews.* The importance of dressing well.* We don’t do business casual. * Victoria, a Goth.* Starting the day, the chemise* Bloomers, and worries about the French.* Stockings, colours and fun.* The corset – Patriarchy not included.* The corset – exploding the myths* The corset – tight lacing, narrow waists, health hazards and missing ribs.* Corsets – a big hit with the men.* Dresses, daywear and sewing.* Don’t forget your hat, I mean bonnet.* Some shoes, and dressing for the weather. * Riding outfits.* Evening dresses, and gowns fit for an Empress. * What you wear is not a political statement yet. If you want to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected], follow me on twitter @ageofvictoria, visit the website at www.ageofvictoriapodcast.com. The show also has a facebook page and group. Just search for Age of Victoria. Don’t forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it takes less time than making a coffee. You can also subscribe for free on most major podcast apps. To support the show on Patreon, either CLICK HERE or you can go to Patreon and search for Age of Victoria podcast or my name. Take care and bye for now.

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The Victorians were the first truly world wide, high speed, high tech civilisation, but they are often misunderstood. Your host, Chris Fernandez-Packham, will bust popular myths, cover events around the world, and focus on a people centric history. You will see how the Victorians shaped the world, changing it from the age of horse, musket, cannon and sail to the age of steam, rifle and iron in this monthly podcast with regular special episodes and bonus content. You will learn about Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, Volcanoes, Famines, great art, geography and so much more. You will discover how the Victorians changed our landscapes, and mastered new energy forms that have led us to move from being a part of the natural world to shapers of it. You will learn how the modern world was created by the actions of the Victorians. You will learn how the Victorians gave birth to our modern understanding of weather, climate, history and even time and space.