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waist line to which was frequently attached a full peplum. 
This increased the size of the hips and made the waist ap- 
pear small. The sleeves were long and very tight. These 
waists were often ornamented with large metal buttons 
and topped by full-ruffled fichus which gave to the wearer 
 
 
an appearanue U0    ausurdtiy 
and an abnormal silhouette. 
If paniers were worn they were 
small and round and had pad- 
ding at the back to give the 
effect of a bustle. The skirts 
were gathered at the waist 
and fell in straight folds to the 
floor. Coats were worn with 
large lapels and triple collars. 
They were fitted tight to the 
figure and were 19ig and 
straight in the back. XAn enor- 
mous amount of hair was still 
worn and it was surmounted 
by an enormous hat with large 
brim and high crown. These 
masculine costumes were, 
strangely enough, made up in 
bright rnlorc in {lltq gnfjn 
 
 
                          and cloths.   Such colors as 
lemon, pink, and apple green were popular, while stripes 
in black and white, wide and exceedingly conspicuous, 
were frequently used. 
  The English fashions gave place to simple fashions and 
simpler materials. The days of the ReVolution (1789- 
1799) were difficult ones-times were hard, and inexpensive 
fabrics took the place of the silks and satins. Cotton, 
India prints, and lawn were used, and such simple materials 
required rather simple making. Dresses were made some- 
what like chemises. They had short waists and the skirts 
were plain and full with an occasional frill at the bottom. 
The sleeves were plain and short, and the neck was low. 
The dresses were adorned. with fichus made of gauze or 
 
 
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