Fashion became more refined than it had been in the previous era, as the Spartan grace of classical Greek lines became the norm.  A woman's throat daringly accented with a fine veil was coquettishly presented to the gaze of all.

Madame Tallien had a penchant for Hellenistic fashion.  She also appeared at court, magnificently provocative, exposing her bare breast, adorned with a simple string of diamonds.