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It’s summertime for most of us – time to debunk the myth that layers of Victorian costumes are so much hotter than today’s clothing.

Gah! It makes me want to scream when I see people talking about how women were “slaves to fashion” by wearing all those layers.

Well… they didn’t know otherwise!

Our ancestors didn’t know about air conditioning, and wearing only a camisole (aka t-shirt) and men’s trousers (aka pants or shorts) would have been beyond scandalous. They couldn’t even imagine NOT being dressed in a proper chemise, drawers and petticoats then the dress (usually skirt and bodice) on top.

That’s simply how clothing was worn in the 19th century.