Fashion in the twenty years between 1775 and 1795 in Western culture became simpler and less elaborate. These changes were a … See more

As the radicals and Jacobins became more powerful, there was a revulsion against high-fashion because of its extravagance and its … See more

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Throughout the period, men continued to wear the coat, waistcoat, and breeches. However, changes … See more

Working-class people in 18th-century England and the United States often wore the same garments as fashionable people: shirts, waistcoats, … See more

According to some historians, it was at this time when the concept of fashion, as it is known today, was established (others date it much earlier). Prior to this point, clothes as a means of self … See more

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Women's clothing styles maintained an emphasis on the conical shape of the torso while the shape of the skirts changed throughout the … See more

In the late 18th century, new philosophies of child-rearing led to clothes that were thought especially suitable for children. Toddlers wore washable dresses called frocks of linen or cotton. British and American boys after perhaps three began to wear rather short See more