Regency Fashion: Morning and Evening Dress (1824)

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THE MIRROR OF FASHION FOR MARCH 1824 MORNING DRESS A ROBE composed of geranium coloured Leyantine it is ornamented with three narrow flounces of the same termi nating at the wrists very narrow and ornamented by full sa tin rouleaux The petticoat of the dress is finished at the border with a broad wadded hem and beautifully trimmed with satin bands concealed under the flounce and meeting in the centre with a full bow to each the two lower bands terminating on the hem of the dress to correspond The body is made high and a novel braiding composed of satin is brought over the bust round the shoulders and back forming a cape which is completed by a rich fall of Van dyke With this elegant robe is worn a beautiful lace col lar of Urling's lace which is made to fall over from the back part of the neck Cap of French lace ornamented with arti ficial flowers EVENING DRESS A DRESS composed of clear book muslin worn over a white satin slip the body is made low with a rich fall of Urling's patent lace round the bust the sleeves are short and full with trimming to correspond the bust is ornamented with a narrow puffing of amber coloured satin and a broad band to confine the waist The border of the skirt is finished below the hem with a fall of broad blond surmounted by a full puffing of satin to correspond with the body above which is a similar trimming and the whole is finished by a flat piece of amber coloured satin The hair is dressed in full curls over the forehead and carried back by broad plaits and bows towards the right side Necklace and ornaments of amber White kid gloves and white satin shoes These elegant dresses were invented by Miss PIERPOINT No 12 Edward street Portman square VOL XIX S 1

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