EIGHTEEN CENTURY FASHION By : Elise

THE UPPER- CLASS  The dresses that belonged to the women of the upper-class were made of silk, satin, and velvet. Many of these dresses would have embroidery on them  Men had suits that were quite different from the ones worn today because the cut was very different. These gentlemen were able to buy satin or velvet waistcoats designed with embroidery and lace collars.  Wealthy women also had the privilege of wearing shoes made out of silk.

Men’s clothing were made of wool, cotton, and canvas. Often, they were unadorned.  Women’s clothing was a basic dress made out of wool, linen, heavy cotton, or other fabrics that could stand heavy use. There would also have the garments of a corset and petticoat underneath the dress.

HOT /COLD AND CASUAL  In summer women wore dresses made out of lustering which is a crisp light type of silk.  In winter women wore linen, and knitted linen fabrics.  Casual clothing for men included breeches which were pants close to the body almost like leggings, stockings that would come over the bottom of the breeches, and waistcoats or doublets that were like a button jacket. If a man was a little rich, then he might own a coat  Casual clothes for women included simple dresses without a pattern. o

 Shoes were an important accessory for dressy apparel and casual apparel.. The dressier shoes, might be made of silk or velvet that were worn for a ball. Gentlemen's’ shoes had a buckles on them. Casual shoes would be made out of wood and were a lot like clogs. SHOES  There were also slippers that were made out of leather or cloth for indoor purposes.  Wigs in this period was the latest trend men would wear them for special occasions. They were white, powdered,and curled then finally pulled back with a ribbon.

FABRIC  Industries started raising sheep to get their wool and later turned into an outfit.  Many families had to make their own clothes and make their own thread because they didn’t have enough money to pay for the work.  There wasn’t many types of colors in fabric there was red, blue, gold, silver, and yellow.

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