History: Woman's Dress Hoopskirt In Style Of 1860's

• A-Line dress, a dress that is fitted at the bodice and flares out gradually at the skirt, like the letter A.
• Empire dress, a dress with a low neckline, short sleeves, a high waistline, and a straight loose skirt.
• Coat dress, a dress tailored like a coat that buttons up the front.
• Maternity dress, a dress cut to loosely fit a pregnant woman's silhouette.