This collection of gowns appeared in the January 1819 issue of La Belle Assemblee. In addition to descriptions, we have included the general observations of fashions and dress for the month.
A duel, a deal, and a narrow escape from death
The wealthy Kate Hamilton must marry the wounded viscount she is sheltering in her London townhouse since saving his life has ruined her. But he is a perfect candidate since he needs to marry well. When he seems reluctant, Kate proposes hiring him as her husband to disguise her love for him. Hugh Bartram, Viscount of Dancy, has never met anyone like levelheaded Kate, thrusting herself into a scandal to save his sister from gossip. He resents Kate trying to solve everything with money, even as he admits her heart is in the right place. Just as they wed, his sister elopes, and Dancy is captivated by the unconventional Kate as they ride across England together to prevent another scandal.
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Those dresses and their descriptions were fun to read about. I loved the example of a head band as a frivolité. I had to look up Otaheitan and Witzchouran.
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I loved this collection of dresses. The scarlet color of the ball gown is so surprising and delightful, and the deep purple spencer from the carriage dress is the stuff of dreams. I should do a post on Witzchoura, thanks for calling that out.
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You are a very important resource as I strive to make my regency novel as accurate about the culture as possible.
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