Fashions were changing by the season, but during the later part of the eighties some trends stood out. The year 1785 saw some styles take off:
Colors:
Dark, dark, dark! Dresses in shades dark blue were very popular, dark violet and purple hues as well.
Skin-tone could improve in these deep shades. A color that was perhaps most popular was called
Pitch Green. It was (you guessed it!) a blackish-green.
Details:
High fashion was not to be mistaken with mourning clothing. To offset the dark frocks, details of lightweight cotton lace and frill were added, and light ornaments such as buttons. A popular color for buttons in 1785 was yellow!
To finish the ensemble, pair with white waistcoat or a white accessory. Like wise ribbons in yellow were very 'in'. If nail polish was available they would be wearing
Gold Lamé
,
Black Velvet and an overcoat of
Illusion D'Or.
Hair:
This year in style, powder was out, especially if you had naturally light hair. Want to powder? Try
Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder ( Blondish )
,
Red
,
Brunette
or
White (we tested this brand on
Heather!)
Not enough hair? Not to worry, you could have always bought a few curls to add volume!
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