Victorian knickerbockers

My most recent post, "Taking to the Water - Part 6", created a bit of controversy, particularly my assertion that short sleeves were not appropriate for 1860's bathing costumes. Rather than continuing the back and forth comments, I thought I would discuss my research methods and why I have reached my conclusions. Here's an image that was presented to me as evidence in favor or short sleeves, note the lady on the far right: And here's another version of that image: I found both images while…

One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library.

Button-up, Knee High Legging Boot or Shoe Covers. Buttons are all intact & all original. Brown, Cotton Knit. (inside feels like the inside of a Cotton Fleece sweatshirt). 16" across Top. Get images that.

Antique / Vintage Sewing Pattern | Ladies' Bloomers or Knickerbockers | Pictorial Review 6877 | Year 19?? (post April 30, 1907) | Size Medium | Waist 30 | Hip n/a

Yes, men wear corsets! From accentuating their figure (that V shape from shoulder to hips) to back support to fetish wear, there are lots of reasons why.

A red wool jacket and cycling bloomers made from an original pattern from the 1890s. The jacket is lined with cotton and both items feature hand-worked buttonholes and replica buttons.

There’s still a post coming soon about the construction details of my 1896 Cycling Ensemble, but I have quite a bit to say so it’s taking a bit of time to write. While working on it I f…

knickerbockers from the costumer's manifesto