concept   bustle
culture   Victorian era
statement   During the Victorian era, bustles were fashionable accessories worn by women to enhance the shape of their attire and signify social status.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bustle Victorian England Popular fashion accessory worn by women to create the illusion of a fuller backside and to exaggerate the curves of the hips and buttocks 1
2 bustle Victorian England A prominent fashion accessory worn by women to add volume to the back of their dresses and skirts. 1
3 bustle Victorian era United States Worn by women as part of fashionable attire, signifying high social status and wealth. 1