Historical Fashion Trends

verb to decorate with ruffles or frills

• The gown was befrilled with delicate lace along the hem.
• She loves to wear tops that are befrilled with ruffles.
• I can't believe she's still wearing those befrilled jeans from the 80s.
• His speech was befrilled with unnecessary details and embellishments.

noun a decorative piece of jewelry that is attached to clothing with a pin

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• She wore a beautiful diamond brooch on her evening gown.
• I found a vintage brooch at the flea market and decided to buy it.
• Check out this blingy brooch I got from the thrift store!
• Her smile was like a sparkling brooch that brightened up the room.

noun A noisy and energetic activity involving a lot of people

verb To move in a hurried or energetic manner

• The city's streets were filled with the bustle of people going about their daily activities.
• I love the bustle of the farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
• Let's get out of this bustle and find somewhere quieter to hang out.
• Amidst the bustle of life, it's important to find moments of peace and reflection.

noun a loose morning dress

• The actress was caught in dishabille by the paparazzi.
• She walked around the house in dishabille all day.
• I can't believe she went to the party in dishabille!
• His argument was in such dishabille that no one could follow his train of thought.

noun a decorative shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform

• The military uniform featured gold epaulets on the shoulders.
• He thought the epaulets on the jacket made him look like a general.
• Check out the cool epaulets on her outfit!
• The epaulets of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.

noun a man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy

• The fop was known for his extravagant fashion sense and refined manners.
• That fop always dresses in the latest trends.
• Check out that fop with his fancy clothes.
• He may seem like a fop on the outside, but he is actually quite humble and down-to-earth.

noun a single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye

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• The gentleman adjusted his monocle before examining the rare artifact.
• He looked quite dapper with his monocle perched on his eye.
• Check out that dude with the fancy monocle, he's got style!
• She viewed the world through a monocle of privilege, oblivious to the struggles of others.

noun a decorative pin with a sharp point, typically worn on clothing

• The gentleman wore a stickpin on his lapel to complete his formal attire.
• She found a beautiful stickpin at the antique store and decided to buy it.
• Check out my new stickpin, isn't it lit?
• The stickpin of truth pierced through the lies and revealed the real story.

noun A type of hat traditionally worn by women and girls on Easter Sunday as part of their Easter outfit.

• She wore a beautiful Easter bonnet to the spring parade.
• I found the perfect Easter bonnet for the church service.
• Check out her Easter bonnet, it's so cute!
• Her creativity was like a colorful Easter bonnet, brightening up the room.