A movement toward "flatness and straightness" where women were described as a "pencil covered with raiment". This era introduced the long-waisted, tightly-boned "cuirass" bodice and asymmetrical draping.
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The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating a profile that resembled a small triangle set on a large square. This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing over ten pounds, alongside a new interest in women's sportswear like yachting and fencing.
Detailed engravings of complex hairstyles and period-specific hair ornaments.