.. into the 1820’s in France was most profound. It was in riding habits that women had the most freedom. In the late Regency era of Catherine’s fashion influence, the Spencer jacket had dropped its waist a bit, but the military frogging and epaulets were still popular.
In this portrait, you can see the beginnings of the next, early Victorian fashion era in the sleeve position, wider skirt, and ornamentation.
(portrait: Catherine, wife of Napoleon 1st’s youngest brother Jerome)