
“Macaroni” during 18th century England was more than just Italian cuisine but represented a fashion style that would be a symbol of social identity in British culture.[1] The term “macaroni” represented a fashion trend among young British men who were inspired coming back from the Grand Tour after visiting Italy.[2] Macaroni is typically associated with the italian pasta noodle and macaroni fashion tried to mimic this with exaggerated and extravagant pieces of clothing almost mimicking the noodle.[3] This style was defined with either tall or long head pieces like hats or hair.[4] The term macaroni is more than just Italian cuisine but also a symbol of social identity in British culture.[5]
Article Draft
editLead
editArticle body
editReferences
edit- ↑ Olsen, Kirstin (2017). Daily Life in 18th-Century England.
- ↑ Ford, Richard T. (2021). Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History.
- ↑ Ford, Richard T. (2021). Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History.
- ↑ Olsen, Kirstin (2017). Daily Life in 18th-Century England.
- ↑ Olsen, Kirstin (2017). Daily Life in 18th-Century England.