: Reaching its height mid-century, this style featured colorful floral-patterned silk gowns and wide panniers (hoops worn under skirts to extend the hips).
: Toward the end of the century, fashion shifted to softer, more romantic silhouettes, including the "flying" dress and lightweight fabrics like lace and muslin. Modern Brands & Contemporary Influence
: Early 18th-century style under Louis XIV was grand, massive, and aimed to look impressive.