Trends with historical dresses and clothing were just as, if not more, strongly adhered to than they are today. If you were of the wealthy or elite class, it wasn’t uncommon to go out and buy entire new wardrobes with the changing seasons and changing fashions. This was even more so if you were a young lady who was just about to make their appearance as a debutante. Once a fine, young lady was “out”, she was expected to be seen at many proper social engagements so that people could admire her fine stature and dress and where she would (hopefully) nab a proper husband.

One color trend that was exceptionally popular at this time was the mixture of pink and green. Pink and green dresses combined two colors perfectly suited to a young lady in the process of coming out. Delicate pink brought out the rosy, innocent blush of her cheeks, while green spoke of youthful buds and delicate vines. Since the social season went into the full swing in April, the colors also spoke of springtime revelry. 



While debutante balls are still an event in some areas, especially in the southern states, most people agree that it has fallen from favor. That being said, we still love the delicate, subtle color combo of pink and green. Of course, we don’t advocate for blending neon green and fuchsia, but instead look to combine two equally soft shades, such as blush and tea green.
This color combo also plays exceptionally well in underwear, since the shades can complement a variety of skin tones. A pale pink corset or pale green teddy can look quite striking on a surprisingly wide range of skin tones. Of course, those lovely young ladies of the Victorian era would have never dreamed of donning colorful underwear, much too common for them!

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