It was still popular to 'breech' young boys in the 19th century, that is, putting them in dresses until they were about, usually, five years old, when their clothing would gradually start to become more like their fathers', through knickerbockers and button coats or skeleton suits to trousers and waistcoats.
Richer Victorian girls were likewise dressed in miniature versions of women's clothes - except that the length of the skirt would increase as she got older; from just below the knee at four years old it would get longer until it reached her ankles at 16, because it was unseemly for ladies to show their ankles or legs. Girls were usually lavishly dressed with fine silks and lace for their bodices and petticoats and whatnot. I suppose lace-up ankle boots and stockings were popular... Hope this helped!
Richer Victorian girls were likewise dressed in miniature versions of women's clothes - except that the length of the skirt would increase as she got older; from just below the knee at four years old it would get longer until it reached her ankles at 16, because it was unseemly for ladies to show their ankles or legs. Girls were usually lavishly dressed with fine silks and lace for their bodices and petticoats and whatnot. I suppose lace-up ankle boots and stockings were popular... Hope this helped!