Title: Major Fashion Trends and Styles of the 1700s | Mental Itch
Headings: Major Fashion Trends and Styles of the 1700s
Major Fashion Trends and Styles of the 1700s
Formal mantuas
Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century Hardcover – March 13, 2020
Fashion History: A Global View (Dress, Body, Culture) Kindle Edition
The History of Modern Fashion: From 1850 Hardcover – Illustrated, September 15, 2015
Gowns
Sack-back gown (robe à la française)
Close-bodied gown (robe à l’anglaise)
Loose white gown (chemise a la reine)
Court dress (grand habit de cour)
Bedgowns
Petticoats
Panniers
Stomachers
Corset/Stays
Shoes with buckles
Justaucorps
Banyan
Frock
Breeches
Wigs
Tall hair
Macaroni trend
Tricorne

Content: The frock was sometimes cut with a slit to allow movement. Natural colors were used and were made from wool, silk or woolen cloth. Breeches
Men still wore breeches in the 18 th century. This time, breeches are usually stopped at the knee, with white stockings worn underneath the heeled, buckled shoes. Breeches are part of the common suit for men. By the mid-century, breeches were fitted snugly and had a fall-front opening. Wigs
Wigs were essential for men and women of substance at this period. They were often white. Those who don’t wear wigs powder their natural hair to achieve the fashionable look. For men during the 1700s to 1720s, the large parted wig remained popular.