A depiction of a "macaroni" figure in 18th-century England (1772).

“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]

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  1. Olsen, Kirstin (2017). Daily Life in 18th-Century England.
  2. Ford, Richard T. (2021). Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History.
  3. Ford, Richard T. (2021). Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History.
  4. Olsen, Kirstin (2017). Daily Life in 18th-Century England.
  5. Olsen, Kirstin (2017). Daily Life in 18th-Century England.