Victorian Ages

When I think of the Victorian Ages, the first thing that comes to mind is Queen Victoria herself. As I have little knowledge on economic status of the time period focusing on fashion seems to be suitable for me. The main goal of the fashion of the Victorian Age was to get rid of any hint of savage or animal nature in humans. The people succeeded with that goal by their frilly, lacy, elegant clothing. It was improper for skin to be showing on women, even seeing an ankle was said to be risque. Likewise, men had an odd way of portraying class by their hats. Lower class would wear a cap, the middle class would wear a derby-hat and the upper class would wear top-hats. Status could be known simply through clothing which I find very interesting.