Fashion is the most unmistakable hallmark of a society that has its own specific characteristics in different parts of the world. This concept is very volatile and very rapidly changing. Many eminent designers are eager to seek new solutions and ideas that can quickly take root in society. It is worth noting that the history of fashion is as old as the story of the costume. It began with the time when a person discovered the meaning of clothes and began to reflect on its stylizing and aesthetic function. Many do not even imagine, so elegant and fascinating was the fashion of the XVIII century.
Features of a women's dress of the 18th century
By the middle of the XVIII century in art, the rococo style is affirmed, which completes the development of the Baroque. The philosophy of rococo style was determined mainly by women, because exactly at this time the "feminization" of culture took place, and the beautiful half of humanity began to make phenomenal progress in various branches of art. Aristocratic women's clothes were refined and sensual. Female dress of the 18th century allowed to outwardly resemble an elegant porcelain figurine, emphasizing the waist line, the roundness of the thighs, the tenderness of fragile arms and shoulders.
Antique dresses of the 18th century were characterized by panty skirts, which are supported on corsets and skeletons. They were not round, but oval in shape. As for the bodice, he stretched down and took the form of a triangle. Cascades of lace, as well as various ribbons abundantly decorate ball gowns of the 18th century and become an adornment of the era. In addition, live and artificial flowers are actively used. The Rococo style placed the woman in the center of attention and made it the center of pleasure, and she, in turn, was not against. The ladies of that time realized their attractiveness and skillfully created flirty images with bold contrasts.
That is, women's outfits of the XVIII century were characterized by:
- elegance;
- aristocratism;
- splendor;
- luxurious ornaments;
- chiseled silhouette;
- ribbons and laces.
As for the fabrics, the dress in the 18th century style was usually made of satin and satin. As an outer garment a cloak was used, which fell freely from the shoulders. Special signs for their knights were given by ladies with the help of fans, couplings and gloves. Fascinating dresses of the 18th century were supplemented by an abundance of jewelry, and in Venice also with masks that were worn not only on holidays, but also in everyday life.
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