Baroque is an ornate 17th and 18th-century European aesthetic of dramatic detail, rich fabrics, gold embellishment, and theatrical opulence, originating in Counter-Reformation Europe and built for grandeur and emotional intensity. Heavily embroidered jackets lead the wardrobe. Brocade fabrics and puffed sleeves carry the volume. Lace cuffs and collars frame the edges, with jeweled brooches and pearl accessories on top.