The Late Victorian era ( 1878 - 1901). By 1878, women had a very different look. The slim fitting dress with a cuirasse bodice was the look of the Victorian era. " The cuirasse was a corset like and dipped even deeper both in the front and the back extending way down the hips creating the look of a body encased in armour". This type of dress showed off every curve of the woman's body.

Edwardian Era:

1901-1919. The Edwardian era represented a new era in fashion. The dresses were slimmer and fitted more to the body. The skirt would curve outwards, over the woman's full behind and then downwards towards her knees. There often was a train that extended to the back of the dress and even was worn during the day. This was carried out in soft, flowing fabrics with little drapery. This type of dress would reveal more of the woman's figure. The sleeves were tight and would flare out at the bottom. The whole effect of the dress was very feminine and showed all the curves of the female body.