Organized into the four decades of 1775, 1785, 1795 & 1805, this book shows what the elite, middle, and working classes might have worn, through 21 pages of captioned illustrations and comprehensive introductions to each decade. It also includes details about fabrics, accessories, changes of style, and even common mistakes to avoid. For more information, at the end there are glossaries, a book list, and sources for catalogs and patterns.