French noble woman in formal dress at the court of King Louis XVI. Plumed headdress, pannier hoopskirt decorated with lace frills, swag sashes and gold tassels. Dame en Grand Habit de Cour. Full Dress, January 1817 CandiceHern.com In the eighteenth century, formal dress was so closely associated with Versailles and the French court that it was universally described as the robe la franaise. The robe la franaise French Formal Dress Etsy Adora Design 3199 Off Shoulder 3D Floral Satin Slit Prom Gown Red L New Luxurious French Elegant Noble Lady Chic Solid Off Shoulder High S Bridal Glee