Georgian era Georgian era The Georgian era is a period in British history from 1714 to , named after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV. The sub-period that is the Regency era is defined by the regency of George IV as Prince of Wales during the illness of his father George III. The definition of the Georgian era is often extended to include the relatively short reign of William IV, which ended with his death in 1837. The term "Georgian" is typically used in the contexts of social and political history and architecture. The term "Augustan
1795–1820 in Western fashion the garments on Greek and Roman statues. Since the fabric clung to the body, revealing what was underneath, it made nudity "à la grecque" a centerpiece of public spectacle.Satin was sometimes worn for evening wear. 'Half Dress' is thought of as how one would dress when going out during the day or meeting with guests.'Full Dress' was what a lady wore to formal events, day or night. 'Evening Dress' was only appropriate at evening affairs.Thus during the 1795–1820 period, it was often possible for middle- and upper-class women to wear clothes that were not very confining or cumbersome, and still