In the beginning of 18th century, the new fashion was introduced to France and the world caused by the sphere of influence for art and culture from Versailles to Paris. It was first introduced by Louis XV and his mistress Madame Pompadour. The rococo fashion itself were focusing on pastel colours which potrays happiness and joyous feelin, sometimes mixed with floral patterns and light stripes. During the rococo era, a new silhouette for woman was developed. They focused on wide hoops which was worn under the skirt that extended sideways, also tightly constricted with corsets. Sometimes the dresses were also decorated with laces and ribbons depend on the events or balls.
Madame Pompadour and her Rococo dresses
During the rococo era, men generally wore different variations of coats and waistcoats. They were usually embroidered and patterned. Jabots lace were still worn around the neck as an accesories, completed with white stockings worn underneath and heeled shoes which usually supported with large square buckles. The coats on that era is not very skirt-like as we saw during the Baroque era.
Men's outfits during Rococo era
Lace jabots
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