Fashion History: Regency Era

When was the regency era?

• 1736-1742

• 1837-1901

• 1811-1820

• 1750-1783

Why might a woman wear long gloves?

• To protect against sunburn.

• If her arms were considered unsightly.

• To convey social status.

• Because she felt like it.

Which of these are an undergarment?

• Fan

• Shift

• Evening Dress

• Bonnet

• Petticoat

What color might a young woman wear for an evening dress?

• Yellow

• Pink

• Purple

• Black

You can dance with a Train

• True

• False

Who popularized drawers?

• King George III

• Queen Victoria

• Princess Charlotte