Looking into 1810’s era of fashion

After the French Revolution, nobody wanted to appear to be french aristocracy, and people began using clothing as a form of individual expression of self, rather than social status. Because of this, public identity also provided insights into peoples private lives.

For women's fashio, a day to day outfit consisted of a practical jacket and skirt. More traditional ideas were abandoned, as stiffy stays were changed for softer, and less boned corsets.

This era in fashion was called the regency period, this period is mainly known for the trends, architecture, culture, fashion and politics, beginning with the French Revolution and ending with queen victorias corrination. Napoleon lived during this time.

·       Women: soft, subtle, sheer classical drapes; raised back waist of high-waisted dresses; short-fitted single-breasted jackets;[6]morning dress; walking dress; evening dress; riding habits; bare bosoms and arms; hair: parted in the center, tight ringlets over the ears[17]

·       Men: fitted, single-breasted tailcoats; cravats wrapped up to the chin; sideburns and "Brutus style"[6] natural hair; tight breeches; silk stockings; accessorized with: gold watches, cane, hats outside.

From 1795-1820, fashion styles were very different during most of the 18th century and the rest of the 19th. Women's clothes were generally quite tigh from the waist up, and with heavy, full skirts. This period of women's fashions followed classical ideals, inspired by Ancient Greece and Rome, as it was very gracious and loosely fitted, generally gathered of just accentuated over the waist under the bust. Heavily corseted styles stayed away to celebrate the natural body. Fabrics such as cotton muslin were light to the point of almost being sheer, printed cottons, wools and other textiles were also popular.

For men, this period abandoned lace, embroidery and other embellishments from serious clothing outside of court. Instead, cut and tailoring was a lot more important as an indication of quality and class. The style in london for men became more refined and this was due to the influence of the dandy and romantic movement. Dark colours were mandatory, but this doesn't necessarily mean dreary, as a lot of garments were cut from rich and vivid fabrics. Blue tailcoats and gold buttons were everywhere. White muslin shirts with ruffles on the neck or sleeve were incredibly popular. Breeches were not worn as often, with trousers taking their place. Fabrics were becoming more practical then luxurious, the dress in the 18th century was simplified and tailoring was more important to enhance the natural body.