Dressing the Late 19th Century Woman

Corset Cover

By the late 19th century, the hoop skirts had dissappeared, and the fullness of the skirt was obtained by wearing one or more petticoats. Petticoats often had rows of tucks or lace at the hem to add even more fullness.

1. Drawers
2. Chemise
3. Corset
4. Petticoat
5. Corset Cover
6. Bustle
7. Underskirt
8. Skirt
9. Bodice
10. Bodice (back)
11. Capelet
12. Hat, Parasol & Fan