Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. clothing
7. main garments
8. dresses (garments)
9. [dresses by form]
10. gowns

Anotations

Scope note:

Late 18th-century womenswear comprising two parts: an outer robe with a bodice cut in one piece and and overskirt that parted to reveal a matching or coordinated petticoat. The bodice lacked center back pleats, distinguishing it from a "robe à la française or open robe.