As we enter the 1810s not only does women's clothing start to become more elaborate and detailed, as do their hairstyles. The once loose, romantic 'dos of the early century evolved into much more styled numbers, with hair typically piled into high buns and big curls positioned to frame the face. CC links and reference images under the cut.
You can check out more 1810s content here and the rest of the Ultimate Decades Timeline series here.
1 - Viola by Melancholy Maiden
2 - Emma by Buzzard
3 - Regency Bun by Peebs
4 - Susan by In Love with the Regency Era
5 - Liva Hair by Birksche | Venice Bangs by Atashi77
6 - Heywood Bun by Gilded Ghosts
7 - Isabella by In Love with the Regency Era
8 - Luella by Simcelebrity00 (TSR)
9 - Dana by QICC (TSR)
10 - Eda by Aladdin the Simmer
11 - Moera Hair by La Sims Society | Isobel Bangs by Atashi77
12 - Maple by HazelMine
13 - Olivia Curls by Kiara Zurk
14 - Isolde by LilChamomil
15 - Selina by Love with the Regency Era
16 - Martha by Buzzard
17 - Elizabeth by Icecream for Breakfast
18 - Jane by Zeussim
OTHER CC USED
Earrings (TSR) | Necklace (TSR) | Dress
With thanks to some amazing creators: @the-melancholy-maiden @buzzardly28 @inlovewithregencyera @gilded-ghosts @aladdin-the-simmer @la-sims-society @hazelminesims @lilchamomil @ice-creamforbreakfast @peebsplays
Happy Tuesday! Today you're getting a simple 19th-century style nightshirt, an edit of @historicalsimslife's Edwardian Men's Nightgown. I've finally sort of figured out weight transfers. I did not enjoy it. But the weights are fine, so that's good.
Just the one white swatch this time. Feel free to recolor if you want!
*click option to include custom content to find the below families in the gallery*
Caroline is the first of these American Girl characters that I’m not super familiar with, as she didn’t come out till I had aged out of AG. Still, I’ve had fun playing with her so far. Many thanks to the amazing custom content creators who make it possible - @peebsplays , @historicalfictionsims , and @historicalsimslife
Caroline Abbott
Caroline’s family - I recommend moving out her aunt, uncle, and cousins to their own household, but to create family ties it was easiest to create them as one large family.
Caroline’s friend Rhonda Hathaway and her family are also available.
Seth Whittleslee, another friend of Caroline and the town postman.
And finally, Caroline’s cat, Inkpot. Created as a kitten so he can live as long as possible!
Random note- these were all available on the gallery previously, but when I checked this morning, they were gone. I’ve reuploaded them but have no idea what happened. I also noticed that some families I’ve uploaded aren’t showing in my library anymore which is also really odd. So if you’re looking for these families and don’t see them, please send me a message and I’ll make sure they’re uploaded again.
This is part one of the 1810s female lookbook, you can find part two here.
While neo-classical style carried over from the previous decade, the 1810s saw an interruption to the clean and streamline silhouette of female fashion. The once pure line of a dress was now broken by increasingly excessive trims. Tubular skirts evolved into angled, triangular shaped garments and hems began to rise away from the floor. This new style of skirt was gathered at the back and the fullness was emphasised by the wearing of a bustle pad. The increasing cultural influence of romanticism was most evident in the growing fullness of sleeves. Gone were the soft sleeves of the previous decade and in their place came the exaggerated puff, the precursor to the ginormous gigot sleeve that would come into fashion in the 1820s.
The colour palette veered away from the light and pale fashions of the early 1800s and into one decidedly brighter and saturated. Textiles became more diverse, with firmer cottons and silks supplanting the draping fine muslins of the previous years. Overall, the easy fluidity of the early 1800s was replaced with a stiffer silhouette.
The Napoleonic Wars played a significant role in the development of clothing. Thanks to campaigns in places like Prussia and Poland, there was now an influx of fur in women's ensembles. Paris was the leading fashion capital and France in general influenced clothing around the world. One of the most notable icons of this French style influence was Joséphine Bonaparte. As wife of the self-proclaimed emperor, she was the undisputed leader of fashion during the early 19th century. Her every action and nuance of appearance were followed eagerly by newspapers and journals in France and abroad. Fashion-conscious women idolised her and attempted to copy her enviable style, which included luxurious Kashmiri shawls and the era-defining high waistline. CC links under the cut.
You can check out more 1810s content here and the rest of the Ultimate Decades Timeline series here.
I have to give a HUGE thank you to the talented @anachrosims for once again raising the CC bar. When I was working on this lookbook I was asking around my historical simmer friends for recommendations for early 1800s military uniforms and she only went and created one! Absolute legend who helped me finalise today's line up.
While much of menswear was a continuation of styles established in the 1800s, there was a subtle shift in silhouette come the new decade, with the waist dropping and shoulders becoming more padded. Shirts were white with ruffled or pleated fronts, and very high standing collars that skimmed the jaw. By 1815 the frock coat would come into fashion, most likely evolving from the outerwear greatcoat and military uniforms. It would continue to be a staple of menswear for decades to come.
Both breeches and pantaloons were worn during the 1810s, but trousers were well and truly making their mark on the male fashion landscape. They provided a looser, more comfortable fit while still retaining the slim, athletic ideal of the period. CC links under the cut.
You can check out more 1810s content here and the rest of the Ultimate Decades Timeline series here.
The short and naturally tousled hairstyle was still in vogue for men come the 1810s, inspired by classical Greek and Roman 'dos. This was typically accessorised with a top hat during the day, which continued to be the fashionable hat of choice for men of the 1810s, as it would for many decades after. They were seen in a variety of shapes and colors, and were predominantly made from wool felt or beaver pelt.
As it was with womenswear, the trends set in male fashion during the 1800s carried over into the new decade. Colour and adornment remained subdued, as menswear became much more understated. Neckwear was a crucial element of a man’s wardrobe. The main form was the cravat, a large square of fine muslin or silk, folded cornerwise and carefully tied in a variety of arrangements. This neckwear complimented and highlighted the very high standing collars that were in style at the time. A well dressed man would typically display a dangling watch or fob at the waist. CC links and reference images under the cut.
You can check out more 1810s content here and the rest of the Ultimate Decades Timeline series here.
1 - Tristan by Veve Sims
2 - Evan by Monharicot
3 - Messy Cut by Rusty
4 - Nap by Bed & Musae
5 - Just Outta Bed by Xld
6 - Dokkaebi by Bed & Musae
7 - Scruffy by Pigeon Home
8 - Wyatt by Josh Seoh
9 - Jin by Saurus
10 - Maurice by Johnny Sims
11 - Andy by Carol
12 - Xavi by Qwerty Sims
13 - Beard N122 by Seleng (TSR)
14 - Version 3 by Vampire Princess
15 - Facial Hair Style 02 by Serpentrogue (TSR)
16 - Floppy Hat by Lonely Boy
17 - Arcane Hat by Pralinesims (TSR)
18 - Fedora Hat Shape No.2 by Lonely Boy
19 - Ballet Flats by Busted Pixels
20 - Izella Ballet Shoes by Dissia (TSR)
21 - Eludia Shoes by Dissia (TSR)
22 - Simon's Regency Boots by Lonely Boy
23 - Rider Boots by Shandir
24 - Riding Boots by Shandir
With thanks to some amazing creators: @rustys-cc @johnnysimmer @xldsims @joshseoh @qwertysims @princess-of-sims @shandir @bustedpixels
This is part two of the 1810s female lookbook, you can find part one here.
Carrying over into the 1810s, mourning dress was still very important in Regency society. Full black outfits were worn for the first six weeks after a death, after which a period of half mourning allowed the introduction of white, grey and lavender into ensembles. Even accessories such as gloves, hosiery and jewellery were expected to stick to these stringent etiquette rules.
When it came to occupations, it was very rare for middle and upper class women to be employed. Many positions that women could work in were looked down upon by high society and it was the expectation that a "decent" woman's highest accomplishment was marriage. Working and lower middle class women were not afforded this luxury, with many of them going into service positions such as maids and cooks. They could also be employed as factory workers, barmaids and seamstresses. CC links under the cut.
You can check out more 1810s content here and the rest of the Ultimate Decades Timeline series here.
