Directoire and Empire Periods

French Revolution

One of the most significant events marking the turn from the 18^th to the 19^th Century was the _____.

Merveilleuses

female fashion extremists

Incroyables

male fashion extremists

True

Women cut their hair short as if they are preparing for the guillotine, but in contrast for fashionable purposes. T or F

Empire Line

high waisted, relatively straight silhouette

pantalettes —> chemise —> corset —> petticoat

Sequence of what women were wearing

pelisse

a coat-like garment with an Empire silhouette

False

A shawl wouldn’t be worn often with the typical Kashmir pattern. T or F

Spencer

a short jacket cut to just below the bustline.

Reticule

muff

ballet-like shoes

What did the shoes look like for women?

pantaloons and Dandyism

George Bryan Beau Brummell adopted both ______ and _____.

Pantaloons

_______ were tightly fitted and had straps that fit under the instep to keep them from riding up

wrapped cravats or stocks

high standing collars

waistcoat

vest

capes or overcoats

For outdoors, men wore ______.

Spats or Gaiters

skeleton suits

What did little boys wear?