An exhibition in the French department of Yvelines explores how people dressed in Versailles during the 18th century. The exhibition, titled Le costume à Versailles au XVIIIe siècle: de la parure à la loque, runs at the Lambinet museum from October 14, 2026, to February 14, 2027. It is curated by Jean-Noël Vigoureux-Loridon, a historian specializing in fashion and clothing. The exhibition features items from the Versailles collections, along with loans from French, international, and private collections. According to the exhibition's website, it explores how appearance, profession, and identity were connected in the society of Versailles during the Ancien Régime, the period before the French Revolution. Several events are planned to accompany the exhibition. Guided visits are scheduled for October 25, November 15, and December 13, offering deeper insights into the displayed items. A family-oriented event called an "olfactory discovery" is set for October 29, allowing visitors to experience the scents associated with clothing and daily life in the 18th century. These activities aim to enhance the visitor experience and provide a more immersive understanding of the era. The exhibition highlights how clothing reflected one's social position. In the Versailles court, professionals such as tailors, seamstresses, fashion merchants, and second-hand dealers played a vital role in an economy largely focused on the needs of the palace and its residents. For the working class, clothing was typically simple, worn, repaired, and passed down through generations, serving mainly practical purposes. In contrast, the middle class tried to keep up with the latest fashions while managing their budgets. Among the elite, clothing was a way to display wealth and status, with the use of expensive materials, multiple outfits, and strict adherence to court dress codes. The exhibition also looks at the uniforms worn by military personnel and magistrates, as well as religious attire, and traces the evolution of 18th-century fashion. It examines how clothing was used in daily life, particularly its maintenance, since clothing was considered both valuable and essential. At the time, people often reused and preserved their garments. A final section of the exhibition focuses on how clothing was adapted during pregnancy, showing the practical and symbolic changes in dress for women in different social classes.