How Winter Fashion Has Changed in 100 Years (PHOTOS) The Weather Channel During the 1850s, women's clothing played a crucial role in keeping them warm, especially during winter months. 1. Layering: Women wore multiple layers of clothing, including a chemise, corset, petticoats, and a Seasonal Dress Changes for Autumn Winter in the Victorian and Meiji Eras Sewing You asked me to show exactly what I wear under my winter outfits, so here it is., Layer by layer, this is what women around 1900 would put on before stepping outside., #edwardian #bellepoque American fashions, Winter 1891 Fashion Plate Collection, 19th Century Claremont Colleges Digital Library