Stupendous Chignon

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Stupendous Chignon

CHIGNONS: A fashion conscious woman, no doubt employing a prodigious amount of false hair, sports a large chignon. Her horse likewise is completely chignoned! Date: 1866

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1866 Absurd Amount Chignon Completely Conscious Doubt Employing False Likewise Prodigious Ridiculous Saddle Styles Toilet Victem

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This image from 1866 showcases the extraordinary fashion trend of the time - the chignon. A fashion-conscious woman, with an air of confidence and elegance, proudly displays a stupendous chignon, a hairstyle achieved by skillfully gathering and securing hair at the nape of the neck. Her elaborate coif, which required a prodigious amount of false hair, was a symbol of wealth and status. But the surprise doesn't end there. This fashion statement extended even to her horse! The horse, too, is completely chignoned, with its mane and tail meticulously styled to match its rider's. The absurdity of the situation is only amplified by the side-saddle, a common mode of transportation for women during this era. This photograph, taken in 1866, offers a fascinating glimpse into the extravagant and extreme lengths women went to in order to adhere to societal beauty standards. The chignon trend, while ridiculous and absurd by today's standards, was a testament to the power of fashion and the lengths people were willing to go to express their individuality and social standing. This intriguing snapshot of history offers a unique perspective into the past and serves as a reminder of the ever-evolving nature of fashion and beauty trends.

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