Blogs
Informative blogs as well as those owned by costumers.
18th Century Blog - "Fashion and culture from the 1700s".
Adventures of a Costumer - Run by costumer Lindsey Slaugh.
American Duchess - Fantastic blog run by Lauren, owner of the American Duchess line of shoes.
The Bohemian Belle - Costumes by "a lazy blogger", Julia.
The Broke Costumer - Innovative solutions for the costumer on a budget, plus historically-inspired work by Cindy.
Civil War Era Clothing - Pictures, information and links to resources related to fashion during the American Civil War.
Daze of Laur - Run by Laurie Tavan.
Démodé - An excellent blog by costumer Kendra Van Cleave. Check here for very helpful resources as well.
The Dreamstress - The costuming projects of textile expert Leimomi Oakes.
The Fashionable Past - Katherine C-G's (Koshka the Cat's mom's) personal blog. Also find her on her website, LJ and Flickr.
Harman Hay - Livejournal of Cathy Hay, founder of such websites as Your Wardrobe Unlock'd, Foundations Revealed and History Unstitched.
In the Swan's Shadow - Posts about women during the American Civil War.
Jane Austen's World - Highly informative blog, mostly about Regency England.
Ladies of the 1860s - A blog run by the Civil War Citizens of Franklin Co, Pa. They usually post pieces from contemporary fashion magazines.
The Lady's Guide for Re-Enactresses - Aimed at "re-enactresses" of the Victorian era. Seldom updated.
Locks of Elegance - Tutorials for recreating historical hairstyles.
Madame Guillotine - A very interesting blog which often posts either fashion-related content or inspirational pictures.
Madame Isis' Toilette - Information about historical cosmetics and instructions for recreating them yourself.
Mimic of Modes - "For the study of historical dress; consisting of analyses of costume in paintings, translations of and research into fashion plates, and occasionally actual sewing." Run by Cassidy.
Mode Historique - Costumes by Sarah Lorraine, plus research and tutorials.
New Vintage Lady - Plus-sized vintage costuming. See their collection of patterns here.
La Mode Illustrée - A Livejournal community in which members post contemporary images of clothing, such as fashion plates, old photos or ads.
The Pragmatic Costumer - Costuming on a budget, "for the rest of us".
Stay-ing Alive - The blog of a historical corsetry enthusiast.
Thread-Headed Snippet - "Whereby I attempt to sew and discuss History using occasional vulgarities and the obligatory cat [>'.'<]"
Two Nerdy History Girls - "Bestselling authors Loretta Chase & Isabella Bradford gossip about history, writing, and yes, shoes."
18th Century Blog - "Fashion and culture from the 1700s".
Adventures of a Costumer - Run by costumer Lindsey Slaugh.
American Duchess - Fantastic blog run by Lauren, owner of the American Duchess line of shoes.
The Bohemian Belle - Costumes by "a lazy blogger", Julia.
The Broke Costumer - Innovative solutions for the costumer on a budget, plus historically-inspired work by Cindy.
Civil War Era Clothing - Pictures, information and links to resources related to fashion during the American Civil War.
Daze of Laur - Run by Laurie Tavan.
Démodé - An excellent blog by costumer Kendra Van Cleave. Check here for very helpful resources as well.
The Dreamstress - The costuming projects of textile expert Leimomi Oakes.
The Fashionable Past - Katherine C-G's (Koshka the Cat's mom's) personal blog. Also find her on her website, LJ and Flickr.
Harman Hay - Livejournal of Cathy Hay, founder of such websites as Your Wardrobe Unlock'd, Foundations Revealed and History Unstitched.
In the Swan's Shadow - Posts about women during the American Civil War.
Jane Austen's World - Highly informative blog, mostly about Regency England.
Ladies of the 1860s - A blog run by the Civil War Citizens of Franklin Co, Pa. They usually post pieces from contemporary fashion magazines.
The Lady's Guide for Re-Enactresses - Aimed at "re-enactresses" of the Victorian era. Seldom updated.
Locks of Elegance - Tutorials for recreating historical hairstyles.
Madame Guillotine - A very interesting blog which often posts either fashion-related content or inspirational pictures.
Madame Isis' Toilette - Information about historical cosmetics and instructions for recreating them yourself.
Mimic of Modes - "For the study of historical dress; consisting of analyses of costume in paintings, translations of and research into fashion plates, and occasionally actual sewing." Run by Cassidy.
Mode Historique - Costumes by Sarah Lorraine, plus research and tutorials.
New Vintage Lady - Plus-sized vintage costuming. See their collection of patterns here.
La Mode Illustrée - A Livejournal community in which members post contemporary images of clothing, such as fashion plates, old photos or ads.
The Pragmatic Costumer - Costuming on a budget, "for the rest of us".
Stay-ing Alive - The blog of a historical corsetry enthusiast.
Thread-Headed Snippet - "Whereby I attempt to sew and discuss History using occasional vulgarities and the obligatory cat [>'.'<]"
Two Nerdy History Girls - "Bestselling authors Loretta Chase & Isabella Bradford gossip about history, writing, and yes, shoes."
Flickr
Accounts, groups and individual galleries which primarily post items related to fashion history.
African American Portrait Collection - Interesting compilation of portraits of African-American men and women, mostly from the 19th century.
Festive Attyre - Photos of costumes by Jennifer Thompson of Festive Attyre, plus some of her research.
Operafantomet - Reproduction historical costumes by operafantomet, many of which are inspired by the Phantom of the Opera.
African American Portrait Collection - Interesting compilation of portraits of African-American men and women, mostly from the 19th century.
Festive Attyre - Photos of costumes by Jennifer Thompson of Festive Attyre, plus some of her research.
Operafantomet - Reproduction historical costumes by operafantomet, many of which are inspired by the Phantom of the Opera.
Pinterest
Accounts which primarily post items related to fashion history.
American Textile History Museum - Pinterest connected to the museum of the same name in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Bess Chilver - The costumer behind My Lady's Wardrobe.
Beth Chamberlain
Cassidy - The costumer behind Mimic of Modes.
Jennifer Thompson - The costumer behind Festive Attyre.
Jenni Miller
Kent State University Museum - Pinterest connected to the fashion collection of the Kent State Museum.
Lauren Elizabeth - The costumer behind American Duchess.
Mademoiselle Rétro
Scene in the Past
Sew 18th Century - The costumer behind the blog of the same name.
Starry Diadem - Historical stuff, mostly jewelry and (of course) diadems.
American Textile History Museum - Pinterest connected to the museum of the same name in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Bess Chilver - The costumer behind My Lady's Wardrobe.
Beth Chamberlain
Cassidy - The costumer behind Mimic of Modes.
Jennifer Thompson - The costumer behind Festive Attyre.
Jenni Miller
Kent State University Museum - Pinterest connected to the fashion collection of the Kent State Museum.
Lauren Elizabeth - The costumer behind American Duchess.
Mademoiselle Rétro
Scene in the Past
Sew 18th Century - The costumer behind the blog of the same name.
Starry Diadem - Historical stuff, mostly jewelry and (of course) diadems.
Tumblr
Blogs which primarily post items related to fashion history.
And Women Wore Bloomers: Historic Women's Costuming - Interesting things related to historic women's clothing.
Daily Reenactor - Impressive photos from reenactment events.
Dames a la Mode - Delightful 18th and early 19th century fashions, mostly plates.
Defunct Fashion - Run by Edward, a fashion student.
Eff Yeah Costume! - Costumes from movies, theatre, etc.
An Elegant Silhouette - "I (re)post on costumes, period dramas, dresses, royalty, ballet, hats, fascinators, Disney princesses, and art."
Fripperies and Fobs - A favorite of mine. Run by Andrew.
Hats From History - All hats all the time. It hasn't been updated in a while, but it's still a great resource.
My Ear Trumpet Has Been Struck By Lightning - Posts all sorts of historical curiosities.
Tudor Costume - Posts related to (what else?) Tudor-era costume. Searchable by color.
And Women Wore Bloomers: Historic Women's Costuming - Interesting things related to historic women's clothing.
Daily Reenactor - Impressive photos from reenactment events.
Dames a la Mode - Delightful 18th and early 19th century fashions, mostly plates.
Defunct Fashion - Run by Edward, a fashion student.
Eff Yeah Costume! - Costumes from movies, theatre, etc.
An Elegant Silhouette - "I (re)post on costumes, period dramas, dresses, royalty, ballet, hats, fascinators, Disney princesses, and art."
Fripperies and Fobs - A favorite of mine. Run by Andrew.
Hats From History - All hats all the time. It hasn't been updated in a while, but it's still a great resource.
My Ear Trumpet Has Been Struck By Lightning - Posts all sorts of historical curiosities.
Tudor Costume - Posts related to (what else?) Tudor-era costume. Searchable by color.