Oregon Attorney Dresses in 1890s Victorian Fashion
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An Oregon lawyer is turning heads with her commitment to 19th-century style.
By [Invented Reporter] | HILLSBORO – 2025/06/21 22:17:04
adelaide Beeman-White of Oregon is reviving late 19th-century fashion by dressing as if she’s stepped straight out of the Victorian era.
The 27-year-old associate attorney opts for handmade long skirts with puffed sleeves, feathered hats, adn even a parasol, emulating the Victorian style of the 1800s, according to Oregon Live.
“I’m stuck vrey solidly in about 1893 to ’98,” the Hillsboro resident told the outlet of her Victorian-core style. “I love that period primarily because the clothing is the best.”
Beeman-White, who showcases her vintage outfits on Instagram, also sports leather gloves and a chatelaine, a decorative belt with accessories like fingernail clippers and a coin purse.
“I’m stuck very solidly in about 1893 to ’98,”
Though, this 19th-century style is reserved for outside the courtroom. The Oregonian dons a more conventional black J. Crew blazer for court appearances.
Her style is reminiscent of Cottagecore, a trend that romanticizes a simpler time, similar to “Little Women” or “Little House on the prairie,” but specifically for the 1800s.
Beeman-White’s Victorian lifestyle extends beyond clothing. She lights her bedroom with oil lamps and sews her own clothing from vintage fabrics, documenting the process for her YouTube followers.
The old-fashioned lawyer even uses a dip pen and ink to renew her AAA membership.
Her fascination with the 19th century began in sixth grade when she swapped jeans for a skirt that evolved to include more lace.
“The speed of modern life has bothered me for as long as I can remember,” said Beeman-White, explaining her interest in the past.
She was notably fascinated by Queen Elizabeth I.
“I think she just really admired Queen Elizabeth and saw her as a really powerful woman and feminine figure,” recalled her mother Harriet Beeman, a therapist. “She led the military and did all these things that men would’ve done, that women hadn’t really been doing. That was part of it.”
By high school, Beeman-White was fully immersed in the lifestyle, becoming a local “celebrity” often compared to “Mary Poppins,” according to her mother.
When asked why she chose to live like the 1800s, Beeman-White said, “The technological discoveries and advancements that are happening from 1890 to 1910, that would’ve been one of the most exciting periods to be alive.”
She clarifies that she appreciates the era’s reforms,such as labor unions and the women’s suffrage movement,but not the “oppressive and repressive and cruel policies and things that were going on at that time.”
Beeman-White believes that a Victorian pace of life can benefit mental well-being.
“We need to take our time with things,” she said. “Focus on actually enjoying life.It’s very bad for people psychologically to be rushing around not taking time to smell the flowers.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the victorian era called the Victorian era?
The Victorian era is named after Queen Victoria, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901.
What were the main characteristics of Victorian fashion?
Victorian fashion was characterized by long skirts, corsets, high necklines, and an emphasis on modesty.
what were some major technological advancements during the Victorian era?
Major advancements included the development of the steam engine, the telegraph, and photography.
