Costumes of the 18th century

Under the reign of Louis XIV, the advent of French style becomes established. The Versailles fashion is imitated in all Europe. Baroque style imposes decorative exuberance which then sobered into the costumes that would reign for the next century. The high-waisted silhouette of the previous period is replaces by a long, lean line with a low waist for both men an women.

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Thumbnail of Argan’s costume

Argan

Thumbnail of the Doctor Diafoirus’s costume

Doctor Diafoirus

Thumbnail of the Duke of Lauzun’s costume

Duke of Lauzun

Thumbnail of the earl of Artois’ costume

Earl of Artois

Thumbnail of the Earl of Vaudreuil’s costume

Earl of Vaudreuil

Thumbnail of the field marshal of Richelieu’s costume

Field marshal of Richelieu

Thumbnail of the Lord of Gizeux’s costume

Lord of Gizeux

Thumbnail of the Louis Dominique Cartouche’s costume

Louis Dominique Cartouche

Thumbnail of the Monsieur de Basché’s costume

Monsieur de Basché

Thumbnail of the monsieur de la Pinsonnière’s costume

Monsieur de la Pinsonnière

Thumbnail of the Pirate’s costume

Pirate

Thumbnail of Angélique’s costume

Angélique

Thumbnail of the Anne de Frezeau’s costume

Anne de Frezeau

Thumbnail of the Athénaïs of Montespan’s costume

Athénaïs of Montespan

Thumbnail of Colombine’s costume

Colombine

Thumbnail of the Duchess of Carslile’s costume

Duchess of Carslile

Thumbnail of the duchess of Fontanges’s costume

Duchess of Fontanges

Thumbnail of the duchess of Lauragais’ costume

Duchess of Lauragais

Thumbnail of the Françoise d’Aubigné’s costume

Françoise d’Aubigné

Thumbnail of the lady Adelaide’s costume

Lady Adelaide

Thumbnail of the Lady Geoffrin’s costume

Lady Geoffrin

Thumbnail of the lady of Basché’s costume

Lady of Basché

Thumbnail of the Lady of Saint Gervais’s costume

Lady of Saint Gervais

Thumbnail of the Marchioness of Marmande’s costume

Marchioness of Marmande

Thumbnail of the princess of Soubise’s costume

Princess of Soubise

Thumbnail of the Toinette’s costume

Toinette

Thumbnail of the marquess’ costume

Marquess