Victorian Women in Suits

In the late 19th century tailored clothing for women became a huge trend. This led to the suit becoming part of a standard women's wardrobe by the 20th century. But, not everyone appreciated the style!

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[LeoFieTv]

These anti-suffragette comics from back then are so funny, because they quite clearly show that childrearing and housework sucks, when they do the role reversal thing.

[lizb]

I'm just wondering, but to what extent did contemporary people (primarily men) connect these more masculine styles of women's dress with queerness? I know they went the whole nine yards on the idea of it being mannish, that it would destroy womanhood and reverse gender roles.

[carolinemaluca]

I think this style is so feminine! I love it! 🥰

[patersal]

Wow ! Dejaron al patriarcado lavando los platos ??? 😅😅

[andreaabate]

Wasn't also in contrast to poor/"backward"/immigrant women? Wearing shawls and soft outlines was associated with immigrants from the old world. A modern woman wouldn't want to be associated with that. A tailored look was more contemporary and cosmopolitan (read: American and white)

[martysingleton]

Well the transommunity is at it now😂😂😂😂