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15 Historical Fashion Trends So Absurd They Could Injure You (Or Already Did)

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14. Paniers

14. Paniers
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Oversized hip panniers, worn under 18th-century women’s dresses, made doorways and carriages dangerous obstacles. Caught fabric often led to falls or injuries, as documented by the Victoria and Albert Museum. (vam.ac.uk)

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