Civil War Dresses

During the 1860s, the Civil War Southern belles womens clothing outfits worn by the female citizens of Gettysburg and Victorian women visiting after the battle.
There were specialized Civil War dresses every occasion: mourning gowns, ball gowns, riding habits, etc.
Wealthy Victorian women wore several dresses each day. A “morning dress” was plainer. An “evening dress” was low on the shoulders, and suitable for a party. A “walking dress” had a longer peltote (a type of jacket essential to the outfit) over it that matched the skirt.
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