European 1700’s Fashion Vanja Scepanovic

Wigs symbol of status and wealth, often powdered EARLY 1700’s Women’s Hair Spreading from French and English courts, towering wigs were all the rage Wigs symbol of status and wealth, often powdered Wigs became outrageous, were worn over mesh frames and adorned with everything imaginable…

LATE 1700’s Women’s Hair Big and intricate hats slowly replaced the wig fad Rolls of wool and horse hair were used to prop up wigs Front of hair frizzed out Grease called “pomatum”, similar to pomade, was used to set powder and gel hair Back of hair usually tied into a knot

EARLY 1700’s Men’s Hair Wigs symbol of status and wealth, often powdered Philosophers and intellectuals wore soft caps Large high wig from 1690s remained popular in early 18th century courts… Natural hair powdered to achieve wig look

LATE 1700’s Men’s Hair Hair was now worn in a ponytail, wigs sometimes powdered and curled on the sides of the head Bows of ribbon were used to tie the hair back once it was brushed from the forehead Tricorn hats came into fashion, now a hallmark on the late 18th century and early 19th

EARLY 1700’s Women’s Clothing Skirts worn over wire hoops Full sleeve shirts that narrowed into later decades Waistcoats worn over petticoats and corsets Gowns closed in front or open to reveal a different color petticoat Ruffles were essential to any outfit, usually as trim

LATE 1700’s Women’s Clothing Torsos of dresses became a cone shape, not with a tiny waist and with large hips Skirts were not as wide Bows and frilly lace accents were still widely used ‘Drawers’ were not worn Outfits were dramatically coordinated so that every layer matched and came together

EARLY 1700’s Men’s Clothing Full and long coats Elaborate embroidery and adornment Fitted breeches close to the knee Clothes (especially overclothes) were heavy and bulky Coats had no collars early on… graduating to stiff ones Ascots and frilly sleeves

LATE 1700’s Men’s Clothing Cuffs became bigger Coats would reach to the knee Clothing and fabrics became silkier and easier to move in Men’s clothes slowly developed sleeker appearance 1795 waistcoats stopped at the waist, ruffled were diminished and clothing is considerably and noticeably lighter

1700’s Men’s Shoes Pilgrim-esque pre-penny loafers, shiny black shoes with large buckles, became fashion Gold or silver buckles were embedded with stones Boots were tall and leather Shoes became more comfortable and casual Heels were rounded off instead of pointed like in the past

1700’s Women’s Shoes Shoes were as ornate and complicated as outfits Shoes would often be designed specifically for outfits Pointed toes were very much in style throughout the century Shoes were slightly heeled and often very delicate Heel often had same curved shape…

What were tall powdered wigs a status symbol of? ______ and _____ Quiz… Which courts dictated what would be fashionable in the surrounding European countries? _______ and ______ What were tall powdered wigs a status symbol of? ______ and _____