The Victorians were big on fashion in a way that previous times were not and with advances in production techniques, dyes and materials there was a larger variety of Victorian dress on offer.

If you want to take a step back into a Victorian era then we can recommend the particular styles and stereotypes that you should be aiming for. For the men you have got a choice between the more traditional browns and creams and the more lively greens and blues that became popular into the latter part of the Victorian time. Tailcoats, top hats, canes and gloves complete the look of the austere Victorian gentleman.

For the women out there you could go for a long style dress with matching jacket, burlesque dancer outfit or full gown with hoop petticoat. Satin and lace are the way to go if you want to impress the guys while more traditional fabrics give a more traditional look.

Some of the Victorian characters that would also look right at home at a Victorian themed fancy dress party include Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes and Charlie Chaplin. For the couples among you, consider matching Sweeney Todd and Mrs Lovett costumes to set the night off nicely.

Footwear in the Victorian era was smart and formal and a slight heel was most common for men's shoes while black ankle boots were popular for women and if you are lacking these finishing touches then we can help.