Howdy,
A friend sent me a vintage clothing web site tonight. It covers the period 1720 - 1980 and has a section on "Victorian" clothing which is nearly all for the female portion of the population. It can be found at... vintagetextile.com and I think that you will find it interesting. It is all for sale, but more pricey than most of us can afford. You might get some ideas for an outfit to sew up for yourself. Good looking as 'Ol Gabe would say.