Fashion from 1900 - 1910 was often thought of as the 'The edwardian era' after King Edward. The french refer to it as La Belle Époque, or 'Beautiful Age', It was an era of high quality, beautiful clothes at the peak of luxury for the very rich.
It was normal to make dresses in two pieces, A heavily boned corset was worn over another S-bend corset, Then a top bodice. By 1905 Press Fasteners were used to keep the bodice to the skirt, before that it was just hooks and eyes. during the day a high neck was worn but then during the evening it turned into a sweetheart, low neckline to show of jewelry.
Many laces and silks were used to make fine garments. The hourglass figure were very much 'in'. A tiny waist could often cause deformity of ribs, and potential risks to your health. Children, girls in particular, would often wear copies of the women's clothes.
Narrow feet were also very sort after in this decade, people would often wear there shoes a size smaller. In the day most women wore boots. It is rumored that some women even cut off there little toe to fit this criteria!
Men would often wear suits or one too three button cutaway frock coats, with straight tailored trousers. The neat look. Knee length overcoats were generally worn and a cane was standard. Boys and young men wore three piece suits.
It was clear to see that there was a specific criteria to follow to be 'normal' and 'attractive' but it is clear to see that nearing the end of the decade things were become more practical and comfortable.
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