Victorian underwear Museums, festivals and historical reunion have spread a new interest in applying dressing up for adults of all ages. Collecting, creating and wearing period costumes have become popular national past times. Fans of historical romance are especially fond of the women’s gown. But as beautiful as this gowns are on the outside, few people realize the steps that victorian women went through to obtain those remarkable silhouettes. Bloomers with some snaps come first. Then, the angles of the thing that supports the skirt keeps it from collapsing. The petticoat will be dropped over. The last is a very lovely wig with big wavy curls.