What did poor Victorian children wear?

Poor families owned a very few everyday outfits and, if they were lucky, some smarter clothes to wear to church or on special occasions. Many outfits were bought second-hand and were passed down through the family. Clothes would have been mended and patched for as long as possible. Clothes had to be practical. read more

Poor families owned a very few everyday outfits and, if they were lucky, some smarter clothes to wear to church or on special occasions. Many outfits were bought second-hand and were passed down through the family. read more

During the Victorian era, the practice of dressing children like miniature adults gradually decreased. Children's clothing became looser and more comfortable as washable cotton cloth became cheap to produce. Until age 4, both sexes dressed alike, and it was common for boys to wear skirts. The young Prince of Wales influenced boy's fashion. read more

Victorian Clothing Styles took on many different looks during Victorian Times. From the ever popular extravagance of the Victorian Dress for wealthy ladies to the basic hand me downs of the Poor Victorian children. read more