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Discover the clothing styles of 1775, where women flaunted low-neck gowns over petticoats, enhancing their silhouettes. The popular Brunswick gowns, a two-piece ensemble perfect for traveling, showcased elegance and practicality. Men donned overcoats during their travels, adding sophistication to their attire. Children wore dresses made from washable fabrics like calicos and cottons, marrying fashion with functionality. Dive into the fashion history of the 18th century and explore how clothing reflects societal norms and lifestyles.
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Women’s Clothes • Women wore low neck gowns over a petticoat. This was very fashionable. A petticoat is a slip or an undergarment that makes the dress really full. This is the gown worn over the petticoat This is the petticoat that was worn under the gown
Traveling • Brunswick gowns, or a two-piece costume of a jacket and petticoat were very popular for traveling. This is a Brunswick gown.
Men’s Clothes • Men wore overcoats when traveling, coaching, or walking. This is the Overcoat in red
Children • Children wore dresses in washable fabrics such as calicos, cottons, and linens. These are many children wearing these washable fabrics
Resources • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sackbackgown.jpg • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Batoni_lady_mary_fox.jpg • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Johan_Christian_Kall.jpg • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peters,_Johann_Anton_de_-_The_Happy_Mother_-_c._1775.jpg • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1750-1795_in_fashion • www.americanrevolution.org/clothing/colonial17.html • www.fashion-era.com/childrens_clothes/1775_1800_girls_costume.htm