This still print from 1760 depicts a style of dress that was called paniers. This shape was created by a wicker or steel frame hung off both hips. Most were collapsable so women could go through doors and carriages.
This French coat is from 1774–92 and is made from silk. This suitcoat has slim sleeves with small cuffs, and is ornately decorated with flowery embroidery.
This European dress from the 18th century exibits robing. Robing is when there are folds of fabric along the front edges of a gown with an open bodice as in this dress.
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