19th Century Fashion: Workwear & Leisure Trends - Men & Women

* Men:

* Day laborers and farmers wore simple clothing made of durable materials like cotton and wool.

* Factory workers wore coveralls or overalls to protect their clothing from dirt and grime.

* Clerks and other white-collar workers wore more formal clothing, such as suits and ties.

* Women:

* Factory workers wore long dresses or skirts and blouses.

* Domestic servants wore simple dresses or skirts and aprons.

* Middle-class women wore more fashionable clothing, such as dresses with bustles and petticoats.

Leisurewear

* Men:

* The wealthy and upper-class men wore tailored suits and top hats.

* Middle-class men wore more casual clothing, such as tweed jackets and trousers.

* Working-class men wore simpler clothing, such as jeans and work shirts.

* Women:

* The wealthy and upper-class women wore elaborate dresses with bustles and petticoats.

* Middle-class women wore more modest dresses, often with lace and ruffles.

* Working-class women wore simple dresses or skirts and blouses.

Sportswear

* Men:

* The wealthy and upper-class men wore tailored sports jackets and trousers.

* Middle-class men wore more casual sportswear, such as knickers and sweaters.

* Working-class men wore simple clothing, such as jeans and work shirts.

* Women:

* The wealthy and upper-class women wore elaborate sports dresses with bustles and petticoats.

* Middle-class women wore more modest sports dresses, often with lace and ruffles.

* Working-class women wore simple dresses or skirts and blouses.