Fashion has changed significantly over the decades, with opinions on dressing up varying widely. Naomi Mitchison noted that since the 1930s, fashion has become more lenient, although not everything is considered appropriate. Haute couture does not embrace every possible style, such as distinctly outrageous or impractical designs. While modern maternity wear is largely limited to actual pregnancy, the year 1793 witnessed a unique trend where anyone could wear a pregnancy-inspired look by using padding under loose dresses. This historical note illustrates how fashion norms have shifted over time.
In 1793, wearing a false bump called the Pad under a flouncy dress was fashionable, allowing anyone to adopt the pregnant look, as highlighted by London's Morning Herald.
Naomi Mitchison noted in 1979 that dressing up has declined since the 1930s, attributing this change to the belief that 'anything goes' in fashion.
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