Sacques
A sacque is a type of women's dress popular in the mid-18th century, specifically from roughly the 1740s to the 1760s. It is characterized by a loose, flowing back that falls from the shoulders in pleats. These pleats are often referred to as "Watteau pleats," named after the French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau, who frequently depicted figures in similar garments.
The sacque was typically worn over a stomacher, a stiff, decorative panel that filled the front opening
This garment represented a shift in fashion towards a more relaxed silhouette compared to earlier styles. While