Mastering the art of 18th-century sartorial etiquette

How To Dress For All Occasions In The 18th Century! · 19:38 · Video: History Hit · Watch at the source

In short: Join Alice Loxton at the Fashion Museum in Bath to explore how women's clothing evolved from the 1700s through the Victorian era to the modern red carpet.

Accompanied by curator Rosemary Harden, Alice Loxton examines the progression of female fashion, including the use of corsets and bonnets. The video features a hands-on look at historical garments, with the curator even assisting in the trial of period clothing.

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