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Shirt sleeves became fuller throughout the period, a collar wired to stick out horizontally, called a whisk, was popular.
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Sleeves became very full, and in the 1620s and 1630s were often paned or slashed to show the voluminous sleeves of the shirt or chemise beneath.
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Skirts were invented back then but were called petticoats
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The shoe of the previous period with its curved heel, squarish toe, and tie over the instep gave way in the second decade of the 18th century to a shoe with a high, curved heel
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The high waisted graceful styles of early 19th century are known as the Empire style.
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Lapels also became wider and the collar became shorter on the back of the neck.Early 1850s jackets were long with narrow sleeves
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Skirts from the 1900
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Many variations of skirts, pants, and shorts became popular during the 1950s, paving the way for a wider selection of mix and match outfits.