The Most Elegant Clothing of the 19th Century
Ernest-Joseph-Angelon Girard, “Portrait of a Woman in Black“, 1855
February the 24th, 2016
In which fashion aspect do you think Great Britain excelled in the 19th century and had an impact on Paris itself? It was sporting costume! The most fashionable tailor in Paris was Henry Creed, an Englishman. He was a genius at cutting riding habits for both men and women. Queen Victoria and Empress Eugenie used his services equally well.
We don‘t know how about you, but for us, riding habit is the most elegant costume of the feminine garderobe.
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| 1870 Riding Habit for Men and Women with Trousers | 1871 Riding habits. Elegant earrings and a small brooch were among usual riding jewelry. |
Just take a look at those elegant hats, adorned with white or black silk ribbons or lace! One can clearly see the ribbons flying in the wind, along with a woman‘s figure galloping across the fields...
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| Middle of the century riding habit | 1871 fashion plate showing a riding habit, hat and veil. |
Charles Edouard Boutibonne, “Empress Eugenie“, 1857
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Elisabeth of Austria, Sissi, riding a horse.
Probably the most famous woman-rider of the 19th century.
