Style

Ladies In Victorian times the ladies wore 'bustles'. These were fixed around their waist and stuck out behind. The ladies would not have been able to rest their bodies on a chair when they sat down, so they would have been very tired. Ladies would also have worn hats to match their long gowns and gloves.

Gentlemen All the gentlemen would have worn a smart suit with tails. They always had a 'Top Hat' and wore gloves. All gentlemen carried a cane. When Victorian men met, they would take off their hat and gloves and shake hands (without dropping the cane!) This must have been very difficult