1700s fashion

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The tiny waist is the most noteworthy part of this dress. The conical skirt dates this to the late 1860s.

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Gwyn Humble, "The Rebels," Universal, 1979, Designed by Jean-Pierre Dorleac, The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design: Larry McQueen

History of fashion My favorites: 2010s, 2000s, 1940s, 1930s, 1960s, 1750s, 1700s, 1730s, 1660s, 1640s, 1560s, 1520s, 1480s. And yours?