Fashions and talk in 1730s

[JaneAusten2363]

I need fashions for aristocrats and the working class for the 1730s and the way each class talked. Thanks!

[snooze]

Presuming you're looking for British culture of the time, I'd recommend you read Tom Jones or some of Samuel Richardson's novels; they should give you a fairly accurate depiction of the people and period, though Richardson's novels are more set in the 1740s. If memory serves, Tom Jones should be set in and around 1720-1730-ish.

Also, costumes.org will take you to The Costumer's Manifesto, which should have a section on historial dress.

[JaneAusten2363]

Presuming you're looking for British culture of the time, I'd recommend you read Tom Jones or some of Samuel Richardson's novels; they should give you a fairly accurate depiction of the people and period, though Richardson's novels are more set in the 1740s. If memory serves, Tom Jones should be set in and around 1720-1730-ish.

Also, costumes.org will take you to The Costumer's Manifesto, which should have a section on historial dress.
thank you so much!

[caraez]

It looks like you're covered. But I noticed your user name and wanted to let you know that I picked up my first Jane Austen book the other day - pride and prejudice - and wonder why I've waited so long :D

[JaneAusten2363]

It looks like you're covered. But I noticed your user name and wanted to let you know that I picked up my first Jane Austen book the other day - pride and prejudice - and wonder why I've waited so long :D
Well, good for you! Did you enjoy the novel?

[Tundra]

http://en.allexperts.com/e/0/1700-1750_in_fashion.htm
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:1730s_fashion
http://www.marquise.de/en/1700/pics/1700b.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1700-1750_in_fashion