1890s Fashions for Misses and Girls (Winter of 1892 The Delineator) Old Magazine Scans, The Delineator January 1892 American fashions, Winter 1891 Fashion Plate Collection, 19th Century Claremont Colleges Digital Library Keeping warm in the winterby TAI Desk During the 1850s, women's clothing played a crucial role in keeping them warm, especially during winter months. 1. Layering: Women wore multiple layers of clothing, including a chemise, corset, petticoats, and a Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s witness2fashion