Around the turn of the century, fashion became a kind of language, one that spoke of status, taste, and the quiet art of being seen. These women, likely photographed between 1898 and Costumes for the 19th century witness2fashion 1800s Fashion: History of 19th Century Clothing 19th century in fashion Wikipedia Fashions of the early 19th century Regency era (c. 1795 1837) were designed to be seen in motion. Gloves, shawls, and parasols can animate someone walking, turning, or lingering. Subtle gestures are central to