History Of Costume: Romantic Period 1820-1850

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Bustles

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small down or cotton-fitted pads that tied on around the waist at the back, held out skirts in back.

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Pelesse-robe

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a name given to a dress for daytime that was adapted from the pelisse that was worn out of doors.

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Ruchings

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pleated or gathered strips of fabric, flounces, scallops, and cording used to trim garments.

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Berthas

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off the shoulder collars with wide, deep necklines worn by women.

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Dandies

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a term given to ultra-fashionable English men who wore waistcoats in colors contrasting with dark, evening dress suits.

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Newmarket

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a riding coat worn by men that sloped gradually to the back from well above the waistline.

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Greatcoats

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, single breasted or double breasted overcoats, often ankle length and worn with a deep roll collar.

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Chesterfield Coat

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named after the 6th Earl of Chesterfield, England. The coat had no waistline seam, a short vent in the back, no side pleats, and often a velvet collar.

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Spats

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gaiters made of sturdy cloth worn for sports or evening dress to protect shoes from weather.

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Top Hats

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a hat with a cylinder crown of varying height and shape, with small turned up brims. Usually worn by men with eveningwear

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Bowlers

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hats of stiff, round shaped crowns with narrow brims.