- BAG-WIG: wig with a bag in back, tied at nape with bow to hold in hair.
- BODICE: tight-fitting corset-shaped waist.
- CALASH: a large hood with hinged hoops of silk or transparent fabric.
- CARACAO: close-fitting jacket with full skirt falling gracefully over a panniered gown.
- CARDINAL: (early 1700s) hooded cloak of scarlet cloth, resembling the mozetta worn by cardinals.
- CHESTERFIELD: men's single-breasted, fly-front coat with notched lapel and velvet collar; named for Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield.
- CIRCA: (early 1700s) overdress which hung from shoulders, resembling a long, loose coat.
- CLOAK: form-fitting outergarment.
- CLOG: wooden sole fastened to shoe.
- CLUB: wig having ends of hair turned under, sometimes referred to as a CATOGAN.
- COATEE: small coat in fashion in 1757.
- COCKADE: bow or knot of ribbon on one side of cap or hat, worn as both decoration and as a party distinction.
- CONSIDERATIONS: small panniers.
- CONTOUCHE: (early 1700s) overdress which hung from shoulders, resembling a long, loose coat.
- CRAPAUD: same as bag-wig.
- CRAVAT: neckcloth or neckerchief, at first of lawn folded and wrapped about the neck with colored ribbon used to tie the ends in place; later refined to one end overlapping the other.
- DORMEUSE: fancy nightcap with ruffles and bows, framing the face.
- ECHELLE: ladder-like decoration of braid, ribbons and bows which extend across the opening of the bodice.
- FARTHINGALE: series of graduated-sized hoops attached by ribbons or ties to each other on a metal frame.
- FICHU: 3-cornered lightweight scarf or shawl used to cover bosom; worn about the shoulders and tied at front with ends either hanging or tucked into bodice.
- FULL-BOTTOMED WI : large wig extending over shoulders in both front and back.
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- GAITER: a covering for the ankle and instep, many times rising to the knees.
- GALOCHE/GALOSH: protective overshoe worn during wet weather.
- GREATCOAT: large overcoat with double or triple shoulder capes attached.
- GYPSY HAT: sometimes worn over a cap, a large leghorn staw hat.
- JABOT: neckwear which was knotted at the neck back, pinned at front with a double frill running down the front.
- JACKBOOT: heavy large boot extending above the knee.
- JOUY PRINT : cambric fabric from France.
- JUSTAUCORPS: long-skirted, close-fitting coat.
- MACARONI: basically a fop: usually a member of a London club dressed in extreme fashion - bobtailed coat and high wig topped by a tricorn (referenced to in song Yankee Doodle).
- MANTELET: silk scarf or mantle with narrow front and wide back.
- MISER: silk net purse with with a middle slit and moveable ring for keeping money at one end.
- MOB CAP: cap with gathered ruffle around edge, later referred to as a dust cap.
- MONTERO: a round fur cap with a turned up brim.
- MULE: half slipper.
- NIGHT GOWN: loose robe, originally an underdress, used for sleeping or as a dressing gown.
- NIGHT-RAIL: shoulder cape of muslin or lace.
- PANIERS A COUDES: paniers so wide the elbows rested on top.
- PANIERS A GUERIDON: paniers made of large hopes fastened with tape.
- PANNIER: basket-like framework of metal and ribbon/cloth ties in a worn under skirts to achieve fullness.
- PANTOFFLE: half slipper.
- PATCH: small patches made from black silk and adhesive and used as "beauty marks", usually circle or star-shaped.
- PELERINE: short shoulder cape, usually worn with long ends hanging down the front.
- PELISSE: knee-length fur cape with broad collar.
- PEPLUM: short skirt of the bodice
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- PETTICOAT: underskirt.
- PIGEON WINGS: bunches of hair which were curled careless over the ears.
- PIGTAIL WIG: a wig with black hair wound with a ribbon and the ends left free or folded under.
- POLONAISE: dress with a close-fitting body and full skirt looped up to form three vertical panels and festoons.
- POMANDER: hollow ball of filigre filled with a sponge soaked in perfume, usually worn as a necklace or suspended from the waist.
- POMPADOUR HAIRDRESS: hair combed away from the forehead with a few curls left at the side or back.
- RAMILIE WIG: wig with a puff at the side and braid in back secured by two black ribbons at top and bottom.
- RETICULE: small woman's bag.
- ROBE A LA FRANCAISE: sack-like garment with a train and Watteau pleat in the back.
- ROQUELAURE: large full overcoat with cape
- SACK-BACKED DRESS: dress with loose back and pleats or folds extending from shoulders to waistline or lower.
- SOLITAIRE: wide black ribbon worn around the neck and attached to tie on the wig.
- SPATTERDASH: high leather legging.
- STEINKIRK: a twisted cravat.
- STOCK: close fitting wide neckcloth.
- STOCKING PURSE : silk net purse with with a middle slit and moveable ring for keeping money at one end.
- TIE WIG OR TIE PERIWIG: wig tied in the back with a ribbon.
- TOUPET: synonym for a wig.
- TRICORNE: a three-cornered hat
- TURBAN: headress made of a thick roll of material, sometimes worn with a long trail hanging down the side.
- WAISTCOAT: worn under all men's outer garments; front was made in fine material, many times adorned with embroidery, and back made in lining material.
- WATTEAU PLEAT: Box pleat reaching from shoulders to hem at back of gown, fitted at front and sides.
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