My Fashion History Journal

Victorian corsetry

The Language of Corsetry: Victorian Silhouettes

October 5, 2025

Once a symbol of refinement and constraint, the corset shaped more than the body — it sculpted social ideals. This post explores the artistry of boning, silk, and lacing that defined an era’s sense of grace.

1920s flapper dress

Sequins & Rebellion: The Jazz Age Revolution

September 12, 2025

The 1920s flapper dress wasn’t just glitter — it was defiance in motion. Learn how shorter hemlines, dropped waists, and shimmering beads reflected a world ready to dance out of its corsets.

Postwar Dior silhouette

The New Look: Dior’s Postwar Reawakening

August 3, 2025

After years of wartime austerity, Dior’s full skirts and cinched waists brought back abundance. Discover how the “New Look” became both a dream and a debate in post-WWII fashion history.