Clothing for women in America during this time period consisted of sack, caraco, and mantua styles of colonial dresses.

The sack style had a square-like neckline and a long train on the shoulders.

Clothing for Women during the 1750's

The caraco style was worn with a hoop underneath it to add fullness to the skirt.

The mantua style was a loose-fitted dress that was tied around the waist.

Sack Dress

Caraco Dress

Mantua Dress