The pouter pigeon Edwardian Era dress was donated to the museum in 1975. The highest importance of the desired style made popular from 1900 to 1910, was all about the wearer’s silhouette.

Mary Poppins’ iconic look is charming, but not exactly historically accurate. In this video, I redesign her classic outfit to reflect what an Edwardian woman might have actually worn. From silhouette ...

Displayed were dresses and dressing table accessories from the ladies who lived at Goodwood from the 1830s -1930s. ... beginning with the Edwardian dresses, 1900-1910.

APPRAISER: It went from these very buttoned-up, corseted Edwardian dresses to these free-flowing flapper dresses. And they needed a different type of jewelry to go with it.

Heralded as the look of the moment, the hype around the programme has brought the look to the here and now, with Autumn 2012 showcasing some beautiful examples of how to dress like a Real Lady.