The document provides a history of fashion from the Baroque period to the Edwardian era. It describes the styles of the 17th century Cavalier period as simple in reaction to Elizabethan fashion. It then discusses the ornate Rococo styles of the 18th century Georgian and French eras featuring velvet, silk and satin. The Regency period of the early 19th century saw styles inspired by Greek classics. The Victorian era brought greater wealth and more ornate styles with an ideal "hourglass" female figure. Modesty became important and necklines rose as waistlines fell. Finally, Edwardian fashion at the turn of the 20th century was influenced by Art Nouveau and saw women's styles inspired by men's wear

1. ‏ History Of Fashion: Baroque to Edwardian

2. Baroque Period (1600 -1700 CE) Cavalier Fashion: Simple style in reaction to the Elizabethan era “ When did you last see your father?” William Frederick Yeames

3. Cavalier Gown Van Dyck

4. Cavalier Styles Sleeves (left) Pointed Doublet (right) ‏

5. Jerkins: usually made of leather

6. Cavalier Men: Rhinegraves

7. Georgian Era 1700 - 1775‏

9. Madame de Montmorency (left) Madame de Pompadour (right) Rococo Stomachers

10. Gainsborough

11. George III

13. Sir Thomas Lawrence

14. Spencer (left) Pelisse (right)‏

15. Straw Hat

16. Cutaway Coat

18. Bonnet Cameo Gown

19. Victorian Modesty: Necklines Rose and Waistlines Fell

20. Tissot

21. Informal Sack Coat Formal Frock Coat

22. Frock Coat Top Hat

23. Sewing Machine

24. Edwardian Fashions (1890-1920)‏

25. Edwardian Accessories: inspired by art nouveau

26. The Gibson Girl “ The New Woman” Evelyn Nesbitt

27. Edwardian Pre-flapper Flapper

28. La Belle Epoque Many women's fashions were inspired by men's wear