Afternoon jacket 1895

"Afternoon Jacket," a 1895 garment by Augustine Martin & Company, currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of fashionable women’s clothing from the late 19th century. The jacket, made of teal velvet, features dramatic, large puffed sleeves, a fitted waistline, and a decorative beaded bodice. The jacket, though clearly meant for formal occasions, also showcases the trend of incorporating masculine elements into women’s fashion during the Victorian era.