Even in the 18th century, the typical drawstring neckline was not
used. Sometimes there is a drawstring that serves to snug up the
neckline a bit , but not to the extent of creating gathers.
Sleeves tend to be gathered into cuffs and sometimes a ruffle added
(sometimes of a finer fabric). Some shift sleeves are shorter, close
fit and only have a narrow hem.
But the same as anywhere, we see the head-swallowing-shift at
reenactments. That's when it's pulled up to the collarbones.
-Carol
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