If it is true that each person conveys some part of their individuality to clothes, it is equally true that the characteristics of the era are widely reflected in fashion. Therefore, the study of costume is a significant addition to the historical context. There was no greater contrast in fashion than in the last years of the 18th century and at the end of the 19th century. This study will help the reader to understand, moreover, to see the trends of the fashion of the XIX century and learn about the life and morals of people of different countries of that time.