19th Century Empire Dress in Printed or Striped Cotton Leggings and the well-to-do also continued

and the well-to-do also continued to wear them to formal events

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19th Century Empire Dress in Printed or Striped Cotton Leggings and the well-to-do also continuedClothing styles took a dramatic twist at the turn of the 19th century. The Empire dress was a prime example of this French fashion invasion, based on that societys fascination with the ancient cultures of Greece. As the Empire style made its first foray into British societies, fabrics were very wispy and somewhat transparent, revealing the female form that had previously been revered with utmost modesty. Prudish reactions were strong. As a result,