The voluminous sleeve of the later eighteen-teens would only continue to grow in size until the large gigot sleeves began to fall out of favor in the 1840s. In addition to the subtle changes in style, the addition of adornments along hemlines, more variety in fabric, and the most recognizable fashion trend, the introduction of military inspired garments. The influence of men's fashion and military dress are most obvious in the pelisse, a full length coat with the same style as the spencer, a popular jacket of the first half of the era. By the end of the 1820s, the shirt shape began to widen and the waistline fell, and the sleeve size continued to grow.In the latter half of the Regency Era, the lightweight, Greek silhouette began to fall out of style. Colors were reintroduced into everyday fashion and the waistline fluctuated up and down during this time. There was a change from the short sleeves of the neoclassical gowns to both long and short, often with a puffed sleeve.
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