Victorian clothing is inspired by 19th-century fashion: high collars and stand-up necklines, corset-style cuts, long and puffed sleeves, jabots, and rich layered skirts. In this category we have gathered all men's and women's Victorian clothing from Castle Gothic in one place, from dresses and corsets to men's shirts. We keep everything in a dark, gothic colour palette instead of the pastel shades of the era, so that the Victorian style merges here with the aesthetic of the modern gothic scene. Below you will find individual types of Victorian-style clothing along with links to separate collections.
Victorian Dresses and Gowns
The heart of the category is our Victorian dresses. You will find corset-style models with a structured bodice, long gowns finished with lace, and designs featuring a high collar and a detachable train. Black, burgundy and deep purple dominate, and most models use lace and velvet — the materials most strongly associated with the era. This is the most frequently chosen garment in this style.
Victorian Corsets
The second cornerstone of the style is our Victorian corsets, available in overbust and underbust versions. They are most commonly made from ornamental brocade and lace, with boning and lacing to adjust the fit. They shape the waist into the hourglass silhouette characteristic of the era and can be worn on their own as a top or over a shirt or dress. This is the piece that most quickly gives an entire outfit a Victorian character.
Men's Victorian Shirts
On the men's side, the category is built around Victorian shirts featuring jabots, ruffles and high stand-up collars. They come in black and white, in button-up and lace-up neckline versions. They form the basis of a courtly, aristocratic look, paired with a waistcoat, black trousers and tall boots. Some models have a detachable jabot, allowing a single shirt to be worn two different ways.
Victorian Skirts and Coats
The Victorian line is completed by Victorian skirts with a high waist and layers of tulle, and women's Victorian coats with a long cut, stand-up collar and decorative fastening. Skirts pair with corsets and shirts to form cohesive two-piece outfits, while coats add an outer layer for cooler days. Together they complete the silhouette without relying on a single dress, giving greater freedom in building a look.
Women's and Men's Victorian Clothing
Victorian clothing at Castle Gothic is divided into a women's section, centred on dresses, corsets and skirts, and a men's section, built around jabot shirts and waistcoats. Both sets are built on the same colour palette and materials, so they effortlessly combine into couples' outfits. The full range is part of our broader women's gothic clothing collection, with which you can mix individual Victorian pieces if you prefer a look that is not fully historical.
Victorian fashion is built on three materials — lace, velvet and brocade — and a dark palette dominated by black, burgundy and purple. Most models are also available in plus sizes. Exact measurements, fabric composition and available colours are listed on each product page.