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aniline dyes

aniline dyes

barbette

barbette

beadnet dress

beadnet dress

bloomers

bloomers

bombast/bombasted

bombast/bombasted

buff coat

buff coat

bum roll

bum roll

busk

busk

bustle

bustle

cage crinoline

cage crinoline

caraco

caraco

carrick coat

carrick coat

chantilly lace

chantilly lace

chaperon

chaperon

chemisette

chemisette

chiton

chiton

chlamys

chlamys

chopines

chopines

clavus/clavi

clavus/clavi

clocks/clocking

clocks/clocking

codpiece

codpiece

cuirass bodice

cuirass bodice

dagging

dagging

dalmatic tunic

dalmatic tunic

doublet

doublet

échelle

échelle

exomis

exomis

falling band

falling band

fibula

fibula

fichu

fichu

fontange

fontange

French hood

French hood

frock coat

frock coat

frogging

frogging

gabled hood

gabled hood

gigot sleeve

gigot sleeve

guipure lace

guipure lace

himation

himation

jerkin

jerkin

justaucorps

justaucorps

kaunakes

kaunakes

knickerbockers

knickerbockers

kohl

kohl

leg-of-mutton sleeves

leg-of-mutton sleeves

love lock

love lock

Lurex

Lurex

mantua

mantua

Medici collar

Medici collar

muff

muff

mule

mule

muslin

muslin

needle lace

needle lace

nemes headdress

nemes headdress

panes/paning

panes/paning

panniers

panniers

pantalettes

pantalettes

particolored

particolored

passementerie

passementerie

pattens

pattens

pelisse

pelisse

peplos

peplos

pillow/bobbin lace

pillow/bobbin lace

pinafore

pinafore

poke bonnet

poke bonnet

polonaise

polonaise

pomander

pomander

poulaine

poulaine

rebato

rebato

robe à l’anglaise

robe à l’anglaise

robe à la française

robe à la française

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robe en chemise

robe volante

robe volante

roses / rosettes

roses / rosettes

ruff

ruff

schenti

schenti

shirtwaist

shirtwaist

skeleton suit

skeleton suit

slashing

slashing

Spanish cape

Spanish cape

Spanish farthingale

Spanish farthingale

spencer jacket

spencer jacket

stomacher

stomacher

tablion

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toga

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toga picta

tricorne hat

tricorne hat

vest/waistcoat

vest/waistcoat

Wellington boot

Wellington boot

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Spring by Édouard Manet is a breathtaking, youthf Spring by Édouard Manet is a breathtaking, youthful portrait of French actress Jeanne Demarsy, who exemplifies the title Spring in both her soft facial features and her Parisienne-style outfit. As one of the last paintings done by Manet before his death, Spring symbolizes the merging of female beauty and the beauty of nature. See the link in bio to read more!

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This color-blocked 1973 chiffon evening dress repr This color-blocked 1973 chiffon evening dress represents American designer Stephen Burrows’ original contributions to fashion as well as to the ground-breaking Battle of Versailles. Read our garment analysis at the link in bio!

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If you’ve been watching period pieces recently, If you’ve been watching period pieces recently, you might’ve been seeing this style of cropped jacket. They’re called spencer jackets and were intended to provide warmth for lightweight Neoclassical gowns in the late 18th and early 19th century. Read more at the link in bio!

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With the first half of the 1940s dominated by Worl With the first half of the 1940s dominated by World War II, fashion stalled. After the war, Christian Dior launched the New Look, returning Paris fashion to an overtly feminine silhouette, while elsewhere, men, women, and children’s clothing all began to lean towards the casual American Look. Link in bio.

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The black fabric that tones down Doña Maria Tomas The black fabric that tones down Doña Maria Tomasa Durán López de Cárdenas’ extravagant dress, along with the religious subtext of her portrait, demonstrate the subtle differences that the fashions of New Spain had from those of Europe. Read more at the link in bio!

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A beadnet dress is a decorative sheath dress made A beadnet dress is a decorative sheath dress made of beads and constructed in geometric patterns. Dating back to ancient Egypt beadnet dresses were worn over v-neck and wraparound dresses. Read more at the link in bio!

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Have you been watching Bridgerton? The series is s Have you been watching Bridgerton? The series is set in 1813 and features lavish and flamboyant costumes inspired by the Regency era. In the 1810s, the high-waisted neoclassical silhouette continued to define womenswear, but was increasingly paired with angularity, vivid color, and elaborate trim. Menswear was led by British tailors, as a perfect fit was paramount. Read more about the real fashions that inspired these costumes at the link in bio!

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Jean-Honoré Fragonard portrays a sitter holding a Jean-Honoré Fragonard portrays a sitter holding a lapdog, wearing what he may have considered Spanish costume, but is actually a fanciful take on historical fashions of the early 17th century. Read more about this portrait at the link in bio!

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This silk afternoon dress’ vibrant green hue wou This silk afternoon dress’ vibrant green hue would’ve been highly fashionable when it was created in 1868. It has a high neck and bustled skirt, and is decorated with bows and trim of a similar color. Read more at the link in bio!

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Research Sources

  • The Jazz Age cover The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s (2017)
  • Hippie Chic cover image Hippie Chic (2013)
  • Addressing the Century Addressing the Century: 100 Years of Art and Fashion (1998)
  • 100 Dresses cover 100 Dresses: The Costume Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2010)
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  • Paris Refashioned cover Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968 (2017)

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