Fashion is one of the best identifiers of when a photo was taken. And if the wardrobe is just a little more fab or eccentric, you might assume it was also taken in San Francisco. For this week's throwback, we present a century of style in the city.

1879: This photo was taken by photographer Louis Thors in November of 1879. In the 1870s, dress silhouettes slimmed down and jackets were all the rage. (via History in Photos)