Once dresses become too sheer and thin for pockets, women will carry tiny tubular purses of mesh or fabric to replace the pockets. The name of the pants of the male citizens of the French Revolution. They are longer than the breeches of the Royalists coming down to below the calf or to the ankle. The legs are noticeably wider and full. Shirt White continues as the dominant color.
Collars are soft and can reach as high as the ear lobes.
The center front placket will often feature single or double ruffles by the end of this period. A short outer coat for women that reaches only to the waist. Originally made with long sleeves, by 1800 a sleeveless version is also fashionable. When worn with a light color gown, the spencer is often in a strong, contrasting color. Stock Made of white silk or muslin, it is a pleated band that is worn around the neck and fastens in back.