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Today it means: A fashion style and internet aesthetic inspired by clothing worn in early 19th-century Europe associated with square necklines, pearl and feather accessories, Empire and babydoll silhouettes, puffed or cap sleeves, opera gloves, and elaborate headgear. Full definition →
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.