Fashion in the period 1795–1820 in European and European-influenced countries saw the final triumph of undress or informal styles over the brocades, lace, periwigs and powder of the earlier 18th century. … See more

In the late 18th century, clothes were mostly sold by individual shopkeepers who were often the artisans who made the goods. Customers usually lived in the same neighborhood as the shops and the shops would gain popularity by their customers' word … See more

Overview
This period saw the final abandonment of lace, embroidery, and other embellishments from serious men's clothing outside of … See more

• Almack's
• Beau Brummel
• Corset controversy
• Dandy
• History of fashion
• Lady Caroline Lamb See more

1790s:
• Women: "age of undress"; dressing like statues coming to life; Greek fashion started to inspire the … See more

Overview
In this period, fashionable women's clothing styles were based on a high, under the bust … See more

During the first half of the Victorian era, there was a more or less negative view of women's styles of the 1795–1820 period. Some people would … See more