In the late 1800s, the most popular style of cape was the multi-tiered style, with versions for both day and evening use. I have found that the length that was most popular was hip-length or a few inches higher. Let’s see what they came up with! Lengthĭuring the Victorian era, the length of a cape varied from one covering just the shoulders to a full-length cloak used for formal events. There were also multiple periods of very full sleeves that prevented a coat from being worn as easily as it was for men. This diversity is not seen in other time periods and one reason was of course, increasing industrialization that allowed designers to get more creative. There was a wide variety of styles, cuts, lengths, materials, and necklines used. Well, if there was a Golden Age of the cape, I think it would be the Victorian Era. In my previous post on winter coats through time, I wrote that I had come across a reference to the 1980s being the “Golden Age” of the coat. Is there something that you would like to know or share about coronation robes? Drop it in the comments and I will include it in the post. Well, I discovered that there is a LOT to learn (For instance, did you know that the same company has been making the royal robes for about FOUR HUNDRED YEARS?) and I will follow this post up with another post about coronation robes in the new year. I have always taken this for granted and for this first time decided to investigate the origins of this tradition. Many readers will be familiar with the image of Queen Elizabeth I to the right and the fact that a grand, fur-trimmed cloak (or “robe”) is a part of the coronation ceremony for British crowns still today.
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