Formal gown and petticoat. Britain, mid 18th century 1770s Beautiful Robe a la Francaise from the V&A Museum. , Here is their description: , This is an example of the most formal ensemble for a woman in the late 1770s, except for court dress. It is a Fourth of July: Women's Clothing Styles During the 18th Century Pure Costumes QQWZ233 Drop Ship 1 Pc 18th Century Victorian Baroque Marie Antoinette Ball Dress Royal Women's Formal Costume in XL Size Eighteenth Century European Dress The Metropolitan Museum of Art