Social Restrictions in the Victorian Era
During the Victorian era, people placed an emphasis on social etiquette. Those who acted in a rude way or ignored the social restrictions of the era became a subject of gossip and often found themselves without invitations to dinner, events or parties. Victorian era social restrictions focused on modesty, polite introductions and avoiding displays of emotion.
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Women wore dresses that extended to the floor. Women were not permitted to show both ankles at the same time. The only acceptable time for a women to reveal any of her ankle was when a woman crossed the street, walked up the stairs or stepped over a puddle. Women asked for assistance when sitting rather than lifting their skirts. Men wore modest clothing, bathed regularly and avoided wearing excessive amounts of perfume.
Women wore dresses that extended to the floor. Women were not permitted to show both ankles at the same time. The only acceptable time for a women to reveal any of her ankle was when a woman crossed the street, walked up the stairs or stepped over a puddle. Women asked for assistance when sitting rather than lifting their skirts. Men wore modest clothing, bathed regularly and avoided wearing excessive amounts of perfume.
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