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fashion from the 1810s to the 1820s
-Dresses became a little more structured with padded hems and firmer fabrics.
-Soft colours returend to fashion after a 10 year absence.
-Sleeves began to grow bigger at the shoulders and high waists endured thought this period but lowerd slightly as the years went by. -
fashion from the 1820s to the 1830s
-As the romantic era arrived,clothing became more complex and increasingly structerd.
-Wide lapels created shoulder emphasis and the sleeves and shoulders were further emphasized with extended wings.
-Three-Dimensional effect in trimmings were achieved with padding.The waistline dropped much closer to its natural spot and was often accentuated by a wide. -
fashion from the 1830s to the 1840s
-The first cross cut Gigot or legs oimmitton sleeves appeared.The previous shoulder fullness dropped tworad the elbow and sleeves became enormous.
-The waist resumed its natural position while necklines became very wide and bodice lines took on a highly distinctive v-shape.
-Ankle length skirts beame quite full and needed several petticoats beneath for support. -
fashion from the 1840s to the 1850s
-The Gothic era arrived on the scene and fashion lines wilted into drooping ringlets and dragging skirts.Sleeves lost there fullness and became fitted,shoulders were extended below there natural line and skirt hems lowerd to the floor.
-Gennerally necklines were worn high during the day and wide in the evening. -
fashion from the 1850s to the 1860s
-By 1855, the cage crinoline or hoop had swayed on to the scence and skirts expanded to there maximum size.
-The hoop was worn almost universally and could be seen on ladies,maids,the middle class and shop girls.Women were delighted to wear the cage as it provided relief from the weight of the numerous petticoats.
