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Robe à la Française (jan 1, 1740 – sep 25, 1753)

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The Robe à la Française, or sack-back gown, started becoming popular by Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV. With its less exaggerated shape than previous dresses, it allowed much better mobility.

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jan 1, 1740
sep 25, 1753
~ 13 years

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