Inspired by Marie Antionette, these dresses were popular for new settlers in the American colonies. Complete with silk ruffles on the sleeves, these dresses are essential for any woman during the 18th century. To have the complete look use the best corset that will accentuate your waist. The three quarter length sleeves were inspired by the British fashion that soldiers from England brought over when colonists began reject some of the laws British Parliment passed. These fashions are avaible exclusively in Boston, and would go perfectly with a parasol, low heeled shoes, and broad-brimmed hats.
Due to the boycott of British goods and a need for material for the soldiers at war, a simpler, less elaborate dress is slowly gaining popularity in the Colonies.Women are beginning to make their own clothes, therefore homemade clothes are not as expensive and more dependable. Notice the fuller waist, due to a corset that is not as tight as previous ones. Accompianed with a bonnet, an apron, and the newly created "box shoes" (shoes that were essentially boxs on feet, with no shoe specifically for the right or leeft foot.) any colonial women would be able to do her household duties, such as cooking, cleaning, collecting supplies for soldiers, and educating children while still looking fashionable.
A "revolution" of fashion!
The 1700s