Clothing in America in the 1800s was influenced by various factors ^{1 2 3}:

• The invention of the cotton gin and the spinning jenny made American clothing cheaper.
• Enslaved people brought African fashions to the Americas.
• The Regency period influenced high-waisted empire silhouettes and delicate fabrics.
• The Victorian era introduced more elaborate and structured styles, including voluminous skirts, corsets, and dramatic accessories.
• Breeches were replaced with close-fitting ankle-buttoned trousers.
• Coats with falling skirts and lapel-less frocks became popular.