Fashions in the Edwardian era were elaborate, impractical and very, very feminine. The following plates from The Delineator don't depict High Fashion, but the clothes depicted still hint at a life of conspicuous leisure. Many of the middle-class women who wore costumes like this must have had their work cut out making and maintaining them!
"...Simple street costume of primrose drap d'eté with silk pendant trimming around the lace-covered collar..."
"A two-piece costume that will prove serviceable for walking, shopping, etc., is here shown in sage-green panama suiting with braided vest."
"This graceful princess dress is of nile-green French voile, with dainty touches of oriental all-over lace and banding on the waist portion.'
"A soft shade of pink eolienne was used for this charming evening costume, and Persian trimming and Brussels lace afforded adornment."
"A combination of coat no. 8633 and skirt no. 8638 produced this stylish street suit of gray chiffon broadcloth with embroidery and lace decoration."
"Black lace is effectively displayed on this smart frock of wheat-colored soft taffeta, a union of waist no. 8629 and skirt no. 8651."
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