Costume Reference, Volume 3" ... The seventeenth century was particularly fascinating because the great rift between Royalist and Parliamentarian, which culminated in the Civil War and the execution of Charles I, was clearly reflected in costume. The rich formality of Elizabethan dress which was still worn during James I's reign gave way to the new French influence we call "Cavalier". This softer, looser and more elegant mode was in sharp contrast to the severity of Puritan dress -- a contrast not only of taste but also of ideology. The restoration of Charles II in 1660 brought with it yet another turn of the fashion wheel and a rage for French frippery and finery but also, ironically, the beginnings of the sedate three piece suit ..."--Inside front cover. |
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baldrick band collar basque became longer bodice bongrace Boot hose brim buckle buff coat buttons canions centre front chemise sleeve cloak close fitting coif collar colour cravat crowned cuff curls decorated deep doublet dress early seventeenth century edged elbow embroidered falling band farthingale fastened Fire of London folds fontange headdress frills gloves gorget gown hairstyles hanging sleeves HEADWEAR heels hood jewelled knee lace ladies leather length linen loose Louis Heel low décolletage Mandilion material Monmouth cap neck neckline Ő Ő Ő ornamental overcoat padded Pantoffles petticoat breeches popular remained in fashion ribbon bows ribbon knots ribbon loops ringlets rosette round Roundheads ruff seam shape shirt shoe short shoulder side silk similar skirt slit soles sometimes square standing band Steinkirk stiffened stockings stomacher straps style sugar loaf tabs trimmed underskirt usually waist level waistcoat waistline wear whilst wire frames wore worn mainly wrist