| Shift, basic under garment of the 18thC, worn next to skin, usually linen, white or off-white. Used as nightgown, as well. |
French Style or from Garsault's instructions (c)marquise.de |
English Style (c)2003 M E Riley |
| Jumps/corset.
When worn out in public, sleeves were tied on, or for warmth. See photo in upper left corner. |
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| or Stays or corps as the basic foundation/support garment, worn over chemise. Could have straps, and various lacing styles. The tabs at the waist help to hold up the layers of petticoats so your waist is not pinched. |
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Instructions for making 18thC stays (c)marquise.de |
| Pockets are worn on a string over the underpetticoats and just under the topmost petticoat. They held all manner of things from eating utensils to dice and money. |
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| Jupes or Petticoats come next, usually two or more depending upon the weather. Sometimes quilted jupes were worn over paniers to avoid ridges from boning. |
Notice ferreted edge for hem |
Making Jupes/petticoats |
| Various Jackets and Robes |
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| Casaque seen worn with apron keeping it closed in front and apron strings tied through pocket slit to allow the back to be free-flowing. |
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| Pet-en-Lair or Demi-Robe worn as a jacket with a stomacher; jupe may not have been matching. Was also worn lengthened as a Robe-a-la-Française, usually with a matching jupe.
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| Mantelets and Juste au Corps were jackets fastened in various ways and with several skirt and cuff treatments. A favorite look was affectionately known as the "Chocolate Girl" jacket. |
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| Camisole is less fitting than a corset and usually ties in front with ribbons, also known as a quilted waistcoat--worn for warmth and support at night or déshabillé under a bed jacket or casacque. |
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| Manteau-de-lit or bed jacket, worn open over stays, corset, camisole or tied shut with 2 ties above nipple height or closed with apron and strings. |
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