23.

Cravat - Michaela Facuri & Esther Wambold

The cravat was a large square usually made of muslin or silk. They were worn
around the collar of the neck. It was arranged in multiple ways such as the scarf
cravat which used a silk neckcloth which was spread across the entire area
 above the waistcoat. This was very flashy and considered a dandified style. This
arrangement was held in place with a long, decorative pin. 
Romantic (Early Victorian) – lauren m. lowell, costume designer. (2023).

Lowelldesigns.com. https://lowelldesigns.com/romantic-early-victorian/

Fashion History Timeline. https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1830-1839/ 

https://costumes.org/2020/09/03/the-cravat/ 

24. Curricle Coat – Annie and Allie

The curricle coat is essentially a duster. It is a full length coat with a big layered cape
collar. A curricle was a light two wheeled carriage. So the curricle coat was originally
made for that purpose. It was the ideal traveling coat! It covered the nice clothes from
head to toe and protected from dust that the horses might kick up. Men and women
both wore this item of clothing. It was very functional and the details around the neckline
and cape also made it fashionable. It was a staple of the time.
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/carrick-coat/
https://www.regencyhistory.net/2019/07/curricles-gigs-and-phaetons-in-regency.html 

25. Day Dress- Karlie Brown & Ruby Alder

Day dresses were a more informal dress worn by women at this time. The day dress
was casual wear, fully corseted and included a crinoline. Dresses worn in the day
usually had longer sleeves and the short sleeves were saved for evening wear. During
this time dresses were categorized by the time of day they were worn, such as a
morning dress, day dress or evening dress.”’It is in as bad taste to receive your morning
calls in an elaborate evening dress as it would be to attend a ball in your morning
wrapper.’—The Ladies’ Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness, pg 23 (1872)”
Introduction-to-19th-century-fashion 
https://www.mimimatthews.com/2015/11/30/the-1830s-in-fashionable-gowns-a-visual-
guide-to-the-decade/ 
https://maggiemayfashions.com/calicoball/fashionhistory/the-romantic-era-1820-1850/ 
26. Derby Hat: Jillian Hohnholz & Sam Carter
Summary: The Derby hat is also known to be called a bowler hat. The hat was shorter
in height than a top hat, and rounded at the top. The brim was small and turned up at
the edges. Around the well of the hat there was typically a ribbon or band of some kind
that matched the color of the rest of the hat. It was typically worn outdoors and
completed a look with an outer coat, waist coat, and dress shirt. It was often made of
polyester, wool felt, or very good quality fur felt. 
Sources: https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/bowler-hat-guide/ ,
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/history-of-mens-hats--533043305877831432/ ,
https://www.pinterest.com/jeblack/1b-romantic-period/ 
28. Eton Suit-Sabrina Walmer and Mads Wilkins

29.
 30. Eton suits were used a lot for formal wedding attire for boys and in today’s
society, we still use them for the same wedding purposes. What an eton suit was
was a young boy’s suit made with a short coat with full buttons and short
trousers. It also was worn by Eton college students where this suit got its name.
The jackets that were worn were very short and did not have lapels and were
worn with very short pants, however, the college student had lapels on their
jackets.
31. https://histclo.com/style/suit/eton/eng/ese-sc.html
32. https://histclo.tripod.com/Eton.html
33. Gigot Sleeve - MIchaela Facuri

The gigot sleeve was also known as the leg-of-mutton sleeve. Gigot is the French word
for the back leg of an animal, specifically a lamb or sheep. The name “leg-of-mutton
sleeve” came from its resemblance to a sheep’s hind leg. The gigot sleeve starts slightly
off shoulder and has a large puff, and then narrows and tightens at the lower arm. In
order for the large puffed, balloon shaped sleeves to hold their shape, whalebone strips
were sewn into the sleeves, or padding and hoops were used to keep their shape.
Because of the additions used to help the sleeves keep their shape, women had a hard
time moving their arms around or entering narrow doorways. The gigot sleeve helped
with the style of the hourglass figure, by having wide shoulders and bust, a narrow
waist, and then wide hips. These sleeves were considered ridiculous by critics, and
therefore got nicknamed “imbecile sleeves”. This style of sleeves were very popular
during the late 1820’s and 1830’s, and made a comeback in the 1890’s. 

Sources:
https://www.encyclopedia.com/fashion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/
gigot-sleeves 
http://www.thefashionhistorian.com/2011/03/gigot-sleeves.html 
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/gigot-sleeve/ 
40. Imbecile, Idiot Sleeve-Mads Wilkins

Imbecile sleeves were sleeves that were very full and they started at the shoulder
and went down to the wrist where they were gathered into a cuff. The reason why
they were called imbecile sleeves or idiot sleeves were because the way they
were made was very similar to the sleeves made on jackets to confine those who
were “mad”. Gigot, or leg-of-mutton sleeves, were very popular during this time
and because there were different kinds, some would have nicknames.
https://www.irenebrination.com/irenebrination_notes_on_a/2016/08/sleeve-
designs.html
https://www.oocities.org/sherli_cheryl/19thcentury.htm
Survey of Historic Costume, 333

42. Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve: Ruby Alder

Leg of Mutton sleeves was named after their shape and are sleeves that are
voluminous on the upper arm, then tapered at the wrists. The “puff” in the upper
arm needed to have support, and horsehair and whalebone strips were used to
maintain the “puff”. For larger sleeves, padding and hoops were used to maintain
the shape. It is also called the French gigot sleeve. Leg of Mutton sleeves was
worn by both men and women.
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/leg-of-mutton-sleeves/#:~:text=A%20sleeve%20that%20has
%20a,known%20as%20a%20gigot%20sleeve.
https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/8295/a-brief-history-of-the-leg-of-mutton-sleeve
https://genealogylady.net/2015/07/12/fashion-moments-leg-o-mutton-sleeves/#:~:text=The
%20Leg%20o'%20Mutton%20sleeve%20made%20its%20first%20appearance%20in,hind
%20quarters%20of%20an%20animal. 

Mackintosh Coat-Brianne Heer

The mackintosh coat was a romantic period rain coat. It was first sold in the year 1824.
Th mackintosh or Mak for short, was invented by Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh by
finding a way to waterproof cotton. The style of coat in now used with many fabrics, but
at the time it was made with a rubber fabric to repel the rain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackintosh
https://www.mackintosh.com/us/brand-story
47. Makeup- Karlie Brown
The makeup of the Romantic Era was very different from the makeup of today. The face
was very pale. It was a sign that you didn’t have to go outside to work and you were
wealthy. This was also the era that introduced mirrors for everyone to get ready. They
didn’t have any concealer, so they would draw on moles to cover up blemishes. The
products were also very harmful and made of unsafe materials. 
https://janeaustensworld.com/2012/02/29/a-deadly-fashion-beauty-and-cosmetics-1550-
1950-a-review/ 
https://creagaarrostacy.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/makeup-hair-in-the-1800s-victorian-
timesromantic-era/ 
The textbook
48. Marie sleeve- annie diviney

49.

Marie sleeves are long, light, voluminous sleeves that were gathered or tied with
ribbons to create puffs. Today they are sometimes called bubble sleeves and variations
of the Marie sleeves have been popular in the last couple of years! They are sometimes
referred to as layered puff sleeves today. Sleeves were a huge deal in this era. THe
giant, dramatic sleeves were a stark contrast to the little corseted waists. It was all
about the contrast! Corsets were cinched tighter than ever before!

https://janeaustensworld.com/tag/marie-sleeves/
https://lowelldesigns.com/romantic-early-victorian/
https://www.gogmsite.net/early_victorian_-_1837_-_18/1869-countess-anna-
strachwi.html
51. Paletot (Men’s) - Lillian Hagey

The Paletot is an overcoat, typically fitted and often resembled a frock coat. They usually have
some peculiar and different design details such as, there was no waist seam, there were always
side seams visible, and the number of pockets varied but they were most often found outside
and sewn as either flap or as slip pockets. They can be worn without a vest-like undercoat. It is
a classic business overcoat and It is very versatile and able to be worn over anything. 

https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/paletot-double-breasted-overcoat/

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paletot#:~:text=%3A%20a%20man's%20loose
%20outer%20coat,costume%20with%20crinoline%20or%20bustle

https://www.thebrotherhoodofstyle.com/post/the-mans-guide-to-overcoats

55. Promenade Dress: Esther Wambold

Promenade dresses were named for the activity that they were meant to be worn for. A
promenade is “a leisurely walk or ride, especially in a public place for pleasure or
display” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2023). The differences in Romantic era dresses
are often very subtle and can be hard to tell apart. Promenade dresses were a form of
day dress. Day dresses had higher necklines, shorter hemlines, and long sleeves and
were made of sturdy fabrics such as cotton or wool.

Promenade dress | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2013). The

Metropolitan Museum of Art.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83176

Promenade dress. (2014). NYPL Digital Collections.

https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e1-3a7f-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Romantic (Early Victorian) – lauren m. lowell, costume designer. (2023).

Lowelldesigns.com. https://lowelldesigns.com/romantic-early-victorian/

60. Ruching - Celesta Graham 

 Ruching is a decorative technique still used today. It is done by gathering
together fabric to create a bunched, or rippling effect. In the 1900s it was
commonly used through the bodice, skirt, and ribbon accents. Much like other
elements of clothing, ruching was once done by hand, but has since been
replaced by modern technology.

Sources:
*Survey of Historic Costume, fifth edition
*https://fashionsfromhistory.tumblr.com/post/685076781920911360/dress-c1873-great-
britain-or-france-the-ruched
*https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/1850s-day-dress/

61. Victoria Sleeves - Hope Vander Meiden

http://char.txa.cornell.edu/ART/DRESS/HISTORIC/ROMANTIC/romantic.htm

https://historicalsewing.com/sleeve-shifts-of-the-1890s

During the Romantic period, which lasted from the late 18th century to the mid century,
women’s fashion saw many changes, including the rise of Victorian sleeves. These
sleeves were characterized by their puffed shape, which was achieved through multiple
layers of fabric and often included elements like lace or ruffles. Victorian sleeves were a
trend in the 1830’s and 1840’s, and were often paired with high necklines and full skirts,
creating a dramatic and feminine silhouette that was popular in the era’s romantic
aesthetic.