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    23 Charming Photos That Prove The Victorian Era Had The Best Fashion

    Dash my wig!

    Let’s get real for a second: there are a lot of important moments in fashion history, but nothing is as fierce as the Victorian Era.

    1. What other era brought us these stylish top hats?

    2. And this dapper bowler hat?

    3. The Victorians even made soccer classy.

    4. Courting in the 1800s never looked better.

    5. Plus who can deny that sideburns, a gorgeous velvet jacket, and a cravat aren't an inspiration to us all?

    6. Men of 2015, take note of these perfect three piece suits.

    7. The Victorians also happened to deck out their soldiers in immense swag.

    8. Forget flaunting fit bodies on the beach, it was all about showing off the latest swimsuit.

    9. If you wanted to look super fashionable while being athletic, it wasn't a problem.

    10. Or if you wanted to play your favorite sport, you could still look hot while winning first place.

    11. Compared to today's hairstyles, women in the Victorian era were killing the game.

    "If you touch my hair, I'll kill you." – Every Victorian woman.

    12. And women's hats were larger than life.

    Talk about a fashion statement.

    13. Walking down any street meant you would see an array of fancy dresses with equally elaborate umbrellas.

    14. There were ample opportunities to show off new fashions while driving the latest vehicle around town.

    15. Women could do so much with their dress selections.

    16. They could play it casual in a ruffled skirt with ribbons.

    17. They could add more variety with a polka dotted gown paired with a high collar.

    18. Or they could keep it simple with a belted jacket over a matching skirt.

    19. To up the stakes, the Victorians draped fresh flowers down the back of dresses.

    20. And added intricate details to the dress designs.

    21. The children didn't miss out on the fun either... of course they all looked adorable in their playtime attire.

    22. Though their fashion peaked during winter with these gorgeous coats and hat selections.

    23. Basically everyone in the family looked their fanciest at all times.

    It's definitely hard to deny that Victorian fashion is simply the best there ever was.