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Corsets and crinolines were subjects of public debate in Civil War America. Feminists, dress reformers, and physicians all criticized both the health hazards and the physical restraints of ...

From corsets to crinolines, we reveal the shocking truth about how fashion shaped daily life during the Victorian era. Don’t miss these wild facts about historical undergarments!

Models with Mohawk-inspired hairstyles, adorned with feathers woven into their braids, walked the runway in retro draped skirts or short crinolines paired with lace, feathers or long fringes.