What were clothes called in the 18th century?

In the early 18th century women wore a dress known as a mantua for formal occasions. The mantua was an open-fronted silk or fine wool gown with a train and matching petticoat. The train was worn looped up over the hips to reveal the petticoat.

What are 1700s clothes called?

In the 18th century, the style became known as “robe à la Francaise.” A jacket style called “casaquin” fitted tightly at the bodice but flared out below the waist to accommodate extreme skirt widths. Madame Pompadour reigned as a fashion icon of the mid 1700s.

What did girls names look like in the 18th century?

These names from the 18th century and Colonial Period saw a favoring of Biblical names such as Virtue names used by the Puritans. These girl names were at the apex of their popularity 78 years ago (USAGE OF 8.19%) and have become much less widespread since (USAGE 2.07%, ▼75%), with names like Maria going out of style.

What kind of clothes did women wear in the 18th century?

Although checked fabrics were not much used for most garments, they were quite common for working women’s aprons. A man’s apron was generally triangular with a hole at the top that could be buttoned onto the top waistcoat button and wraparound ties at the waist.

Where can I buy 17th century reenactor clothing?

We have been making and selling 17th Century and 18th Century Reenactor Clothing for the past several years. We are a family business with a role and responsibility for all members in the family. We started selling a few 17th century and 18th century clothing items on trade blankets at various New England events.

What did men wear in the 1740’s in England?

Men wore silk stockings and leather shoes with stacked heels of low or medium height. The whole ensemble would have been topped by a shoulder-length full-bottomed wig and a tricorne (three-cornered) hat with an upturned brim. As the century progressed, the male silhouette slowly changed.