Edwardian

/ɛdˈwɔːrdiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the time period and style of King Edward VII's reign (1901-1910), or describing the fashions and culture of that Edwardian era.

Etymology

Derived from the name Edward VII of England. Historical period names are formed by adding '-ian' to a monarch's name to indicate their reign or the styles associated with that time.

Kelly Says

Edwardian fashion is instantly recognizable: women wore extremely ornate dresses with huge puffy sleeves and men wore three-piece suits with pocket watches—yet this fancy era lasted only 9 years before World War I completely transformed society!

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