Regency Fashion: Morning and Afternoon Dress for December

These gowns and their descriptions appeared in the December 1800 issue of The Lady’s Monthly Museum. Complete with shawls or spencers, these elegant creations are Continue

Regency Fashion: Carriage and Evening Dress with some hints on mourning

These gowns appeared in the November 1818 issue of La Belle Assemblee with some hints on mourning attire.

Regency Culture and Society: A Woman in Want of Pockets

                        Gentle readers, you are probably already aware of the deep gender divide around Continue

Regency Fashions: Garden Costume and Evening Dress

I love these whimsical creations featured in the November 1825 Ackermann’s Repository.  Although they seem like spring colors to me, they are perfect for remaining Continue