Shaped Caraco | Hamilton Blue | 1775 - 1785 spo-disabled pinning closed to the wearer's

pinning closed to the wearer's measurements

though we modernly hear the term banyan applied to this style of garment

The simplicity gives this longer

These have covered buttons down the front that are attached with twill tape on the inner lining

Shaped Caraco | Hamilton Blue | 1775 - 1785 spo-disabled pinning closed to the wearer'sThe Shaped Caraco is characterized by its attached stomacher, drawing focus to the wearer's waist. While this style demonstrates a separately cut and attached stomacher, historically, the front panel can be found both cut in line or attached like this. Like other Caracos of the period, the bodice and skirts are cut as one, eliminating a waist seam and lengthening the look of the torso. This caraco pins closed in the center front. Its comfortable