usly extravagant in size. The need of exag-gerating the paniers created the full gown that had abroad pleat falling from the shoulders, which gave a cer-tain effect of elegance. Paniers werefinally sup-presst at thetheaters, aslarge hats aresuppresst to-day. Marie Lec-zinska, wife ofLouis XV,… … Fashion left the throat bare. The gowns of the bour-geoisie, who exaggerated the fashions of the Court, wereoutrageously decollete. The little mantelet & fichus of mousseline covered theshoulders. UNDER LOUIS XVI The young Queen Marie-Antoinette gave to the Courta most incredible example in…
Clothing and dress
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