1850-1900-Fashion And Make-Up?

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Jan 26, 2014

Laura Munk C.

Hey guys :)
I'm in the middle of putting up a play, that takes place in London in the Victorian time. Do you girls know anything about fashion at that time? Both in make-up, clothes and hair. Any advice?
My character is about 20-25 years old and works as a kind of secret agent for the queen.

Jan 26, 2014

Falynne R.

Really rosy cheeks were popular then:)

Jan 26, 2014

Laura Munk C.

Emily J That's okay, guess cameras weren't that common back then. Thanks for your help :)

Jan 26, 2014

Amanda V.

In the victorian era, hair was always very long. But I believe it was put up for fancy occasions.

Jan 26, 2014

Amanda V.

I almost forget, women of high status were always ghostly pale. That signified that they had enough money so they didn't have to work outside. Makeup was used but minimal. They basically rocked the "no makeup" makeup look.

Jan 26, 2014

Laura Munk C.

Amanda V. I have kinda short hair, but I guess I can work with it. Maybe it can grow longer, we don't have shows till may.

Jan 26, 2014

Elizabeth C.

@Laura are you doing a play for One Act?

Jan 26, 2014

Emilia valerie A.

You can google something like jane austen fashion or dressimg games in victorian era. I' ve foud loads of stuff when I was researching for an essay :-)

Jan 26, 2014

Laura Munk C.

Elizabeth I don't understand what you wrote...

Jan 26, 2014

Natalie T.

Amazing information Jacqueline, thanks!

Jan 27, 2014

Elizabeth C.

@Laura nevermind then, One Act is a theatre competition for highschools in TX, and I was wondering if you were participating in it.

Jan 27, 2014

Laura Munk C.

Jacqueline, thank you, that's really helpful :)
Elizabeth, oh no, I just play some theatre in my spare time.