1860 1869 Fashion History Timeline PDF) Fashion in Victorian era Bustle Styles, History & Functionality Britannica Make an Easy Victorian Costume Dress with a Skirt and Blouse What to remember about the 1850s: This era is defined by the falling shoulder silhouette. The shoulder seam doesn't sit neatly on top of your natural shoulder like modern clothing. This means The Complications of Dressing in the Victorian Era (and earlier) by Sophia S.B. Medium