San Diego Region: Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen (VIRTUAL)
May 5
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen
Using fashion prints from her collection, Candice Hern of the Minnesota Region will provide an overview of the types of clothing worn during the time of Jane Austen. Hern will explore fashions for various occasions or activities, including day wear and evening wear. Terms used during the period—such as undress, half dress and full dress—will be explained and illustrated with prints. Popular types of outerwear will also be showcased, including pelisses, spencers, and mantles. The general evolution of style will also be discussed, including changing waistlines, hemlines, and bonnets.
