In honor of the 150 Anniversary of the Civil War, which started this day 150 years ago, this post is devoted to Civil War era fashion. I have always love the fashion of the era, especially the huge hoop skirts. When visting Gettysbug on a junior high field trip, I was more concerned with buying the Civil War fashion paper dolls and a Civil War style bonnet, than other suveniers. My love of antique/vintage fashion started early :)
However, this one era you just have to borrow little bits from and not wear in daily life without being mistaken for a reenactor gone mad ;)
Please enjoy some lovely Civil War fashion! (Some of these are reproductions, but gorgeous anyway!)
(I adore this dress from Gone with the Wind, I couldn't find a shot I liked of the full dress in color)
