In one of the study areas of the 18th century part of the new British Galleries, they have a reproduction hoop and petticoat to try on with these instructions. 

Robe of Brocaded silk, English, 1740's, made from silk of the Early 1730's. Petticoat of Quilted Silk, English, mid-century. Cap, French, 1730's. Neckercheif, neck ruffles and Sleeve ruffles, German & English 1730's & 1740's. 

Jacket made from reused late 17th Century figured silk, English, 1720's. Petticoat of quilted silk, English, 1740's, Sleeve frills and Cap of linen, English, mid century, Apron of cotton embroidered whitework edged with Flemish bobbin lace, 1700-1725

 Another quilted petticoat 

  Gown made from silk designed by Anna Maria Garthwaite, 1744, altered to later fashion, probably in the 1780's, England.  The original design for this silk, dated April 22, 1744, by Garthwaite is also in the V&A.

        Robe and Petticoat 1760-1765, made for Mrs. Eva Garrick (nee Eva Maria Veigel 1724-1822), the wife of the actor-playwright David Garrick (1717-1779), made in England of Hand painted Chinese silk.

  Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Garrick at home. 

     Court Mantua 1770's

   Dress of hand painted silk, c. 1780 

   Gown and petticoat (left) of printed cotton, English, c. 1785

  Dark printed cotton dress, late 18th Century.