18th Century (jan 1, 1701 – dec 31, 1800)
Description:
- Women fashion did not change for the upper class much; however, the hairstyle was a pompadour. This was inspired by Madame de Pompadour.- Men wore a suit coat and no longer wore the powdered wig.
- French commoner rebelled against the extravagance of the wealthy and began wearing loose, flowing muslin dresses based on classical Greek garments.
- Women began to carry purses and hair was worn in soft ringlets.
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Date:
jan 1, 1701
dec 31, 1800
~ 100 years