Footwear and accessories 1700–50 in Western fashion

shoes of 1742 (left) , 1731 (right).

the shoe of previous period curved heel, squarish toe, , tie on instep gave way in second decade of 18th century shoe high, curved heel. backless mules worn indoors , out (but not on street). toes pointed. style of shoe remain popular next period. shoes @ time had many variations of decoration, included metal wrapped threads.

women, particularly in france, began wearing boutonnière, or small bouquet of fresh flowers in bosom bottle. 4 inches in length, these glass or tin bottles small enough discreetly tuck bosom or hair, large enough contain water keep flowers wilting.