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