CH: 1775-1820

Frock Coat

general term for a man's coat with collar from 18th to 20th c. Must have a skirt portion = more common earlier 18th c. (justaucorps). 1780s – large buttons, tight sleeves, minimal skirt (more like tails). Back in fashion around 1815-1820

Tailcoat (cutaway)

Became popular in late 18th c. Front "cuts away" creating a slope toward the back (tails). Front waist got quite high and showed vest below (even when coat buttoned)

Bicorne Hat

2 pointed hat

Cravat

tied around neck

Pantaloons

full-length fitted pants; breeches went out of style (excl. Livery).

Caraco Jacket

fitted torso, flared out below waist

Pierott Jacket

fitted torso, common to 1780s, flared peplum only in back

Chemise gown

looks like underwear, with ruffles/puffs

redingote

overcoat with fitted bodice, "riding coat" inspiration

Robe a la polonaise

looks like a Robe à l'anglaise but with skirts tied up,
creating large puffs

zone front bodice

bodice cutaway, inverted stomacher triangle shape

Higher waistlines

shorter stays; no panniers --> bumroll/false rump

Spencer Jacket

short (underbust) jacket with high waistline

tignon law

mandated that free black women wear a tignon headscarf, to differentiate them from white women.

Simplicity of Dress

a shift away from elaborate, heavily adorned styles towards more comfortable and practical garments, often made from lighter fabrics like cotton and wool. This trend was influenced by Enlightenment ideals and revolutionary fervor.