First Bustle Period Begins
Poet involved
What happened
The first bustle period began in the 1870s, marking a significant shift in women's fashion that emphasized the back of the silhouette. This style replaced the front-heavy crinolines of previous decades, allowing for more mobility and comfort. The bustle became a defining feature of Victorian fashion, reflecting broader societal changes in women's roles and aesthetics.
Literary impact
The first bustle period beginning in 1870 mirrored societal changes in Victorian poetry, with writers like Christina Rossetti exploring evolving gender roles and domestic ideals, using fashion as a lens to critique social norms and the constraints placed on women.
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