What effect did the french revolution have on fashion?

The causes of the French Revolution were far more complicated than the ill-fated Marie Antoinette’s wardrobe, but the overly lavish lifestyles of the French monarchy certainly fueled the fire of the angry, poor masses. As such, one would think women’s fashion post-revolution would have moved away from decadence and become more simplistic. After all, that is what happened with men’s clothing. However, although women’s fashion did become more simple and naturalistic for a time, this change did not last. Rather, fashion historians state that the overall effect that the Revolution had on women’s fashion was deeply reactionary.