Women’s clothing went through an interesting transition in the 1890s. Big changes took place in how the clothes were made, bought and worn. Fashions also went from restricting to freeing the women who ...

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When it came to dressing for the occasion, whether Union or Confederate, the soldiers of the Civil War had it tough. They marched into battle with heavy wool uniforms and unforgiving boots. The women ...

Nearly 100 years before tennis legend and four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams dared to wear a sleek black catsuit at the French Open, tennis player Suzanne Lenglen caused a stir at ...

The museum’s iconic trend setter for the 1920s is jazz singer Adelaide Hall, relaxing here in her beaded gown and dance shoes, 1929. Detroit Public Library Courtesy of the White River Valley Museum ...

Discover how a 15th century brassiere challenges the history of undergarments and reshapes our understanding of medieval lingerie. Until the modern invention of the brassiere with cups, women had to ...

In the 1870s, many female tourists to Manhattan sought out the city's most curious boutiques—underwear stores that sold what was called “ladies' hygienic underdress.” “Through sheer weariness they may ...

In the titular role of Disney’s new live-action version of Cinderella, Lily James plays a beaming, beautiful, fairly passive spin on the fairy tale princess. She somehow has less agency than her ...

Corsets and waist trainers have been a thing for long now. Fashion and gym enthusiasts swear by them but are they worth your health? Our expert says more. I was casually going through a few YouTube ...

WORCESTER — Walking down Main Street, a pedestrian might notice the windows of the former Denholm Building are full of brightly colored fashion. Bursts of hue, in all different shapes, textures and ...