Jacques-Louis David actually designed some funny costumes that Directorio wore before Napoleon (my enemy) took over. I've seen some of his designs, and carricatures too. They were long robes, inspired by togas and such. Quite funny looking too.

In fashion college I took a class on fashion history and the prof spent an entire lecture on pre to post revolutionary costume. All slides though, he didn't teach from a text, but I wish I still had my notes! I'm pretty sure I have pictures of David's faaabulous couture creations in some of the nine billion fashion history books I maxed my credit card out on. ;D another idea for a picspam