Aristocrat is a Japanese street fashion

Japanese street fashion

Japan began to emulate Western fashion during the middle of the 19th century. By the beginning of the 21st century it had altered into what is known today as 'street fashion'. The term 'street fashion' is used to describe fashion where the wearer customizes outfits by adopting a mixture of current...

 that is inspired by what is thought to have been worn by Middle Class

Middle class

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 and higher social status Europe

Europe

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ans in the Middle Ages

Middle Ages

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, as well as the upper class

Upper class

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 in the 19th century. The fashion includes long sleeve blouse

Blouse

A blouse is a loose-fitting upper garment that was formerly worn by workmen, peasants, artists, women and children. It is typically gathered at the waist so that it hangs loosely over the wearer's body. Today, the word most commonly refers to a woman's shirt but can also refer to a man's shirt if...

s and shirts, long skirts, corset

Corset

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ry, and pants and dresses that are styled similarly for men and women, since it is centered on androgyny

Androgyny

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 and elegance

Elegance

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. Makeup, when worn with the fashion, is on the darker side, may be heavy, and can be worn by both genders.

Madam, the feminine version, is more influenced by 19th century fashion. The fashion includes, in addition to the above, dresses with feminine but not usually frilly styling in a variety of colors. Makeup, when worn, is usually mature and on the slightly heavier side, though not excessive.

Subcategories of the fashion include:

• Erotic (Ero) Aristocrat: A more revealing version including lace and lower necklines
• Gothic Aristocrat
• Sweet Aristocrat: Usually features pastels, light colors and a lighter feel