This hairstyle reflects elite women’s fashion of the late 18th century, characterised by significant height at the crown, softly dressed rolls, and controlled curls arranged close to the head. Hairstyles of this type were typical of Rococo court fashion, where scale and careful construction signalled status and refinement.
High-dressed hairstyles were achieved through the use of padding, pomade, and powdered hair, often incorporating false additions to build height and volume. While some versions were heavily adorned with feathers, ribbons, or ornaments, more restrained examples—such as this style—were worn for formal occasions, portraits, and court appearances. Loose curls at the sides and nape softened the overall structure and framed the face.
This style is consistent with fashion imagery from approximately 1775–1785, a period during which elevated hairstyles reached their most dramatic forms before gradually diminishing in height toward the end of the century.
Credits & Details
- Creator: Historical Sims Life
- Original creator site: https://historicalsimslife.blogspot.com/#google_vignette
- Era: Regency
- Decade: 1810s
A Woman's Measure 
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