This is a formal gown and is not finished until trimmed with robings along the opening of the bodice, down the front of the skirt and along the edges of the sleeves. Robings are of gauze, ruchins, ruffles, ribbons, fringe, or silk flowers and are very expensive. This fashion was popular early in the century and was considered licentious by older women of society. It was a long gown, with 1 or more sets of flat, double box pleats that hung from the shoulders in back and out over a dome shaped hoop or pannier. In the front, it hung loosely from the shoulders and came together over the stomacher.
Sleeves are at least elbow length and finished with pleated, winged cuffs.
Some historians have described it as shapeless, although that is a bit harsh. It will evolve into the Robe a la Francaise. It is also known as the Robe Volante. Shirt Men's shirts of the 18th century were made of muslin or cambirc, depending on the means of the wearer. They continued to be quite full in the body and sleeve.