Velvet and satin continued to be used, alone or with patterned fabrics. Lace was used even more profusely. Printed calicos were introduced and became popular as they were produced locally, not imported, and thus were more affordable. This wide collar continues from the previous period . As time goes on, it becomes more narrow and the corners are more often rounded than square.
Lace continues to be the most popular trim.
The term given to a popular headdress for women. The base was a simple linen or lawn cap on which was attached a structure made of still linen or lawn and lace wired to form the shape of a half-closed fan. This tower structure could stand as much as 8 inches above a woman's head. Two long streamers or lappets hung down the back. It is said that it came about when the Duchesse de Fontanges, having had her hat blow off at a royal hunting party, simply tied her hair up in place with one of her garters, arranging a bow with the ends in front.