I have a couple of July Fashions to share, one this week one next. I am not being stingy, but all this takes a bit of time to get in shape, and I am supposed to be writing the next Gilvry's of Dunross story. You did realize that Book 2 is out now I hope. Ahem, just a little reminder.
Oldenburgh Dinner Dress.
French
white satin slip, decorated round the bottom with a rich blond lace, and headed
with a superb pearl trimming: a wreath of laurel leaves formed of pearls, in an
angle in the front of the slip. The trimming is perfectly novel, and the effect
of it is more elegant than can be conceived from the engraving which we have
given. Over the slip is a short Russian robe of white crape, open front, edged
round with a rich pearl trimming to correspond with the slip; the wreaths which
ornament the robe is formed of pearls also, to correspond. The front of the
dress is formed in a most novel and tasteful style, peculiar to the inventress,
Mrs. Bell.
The back continues full, and the waist very short. Crape long
sleeve, trimmed with pearl bands at regular distances. Small lace cap, superbly
decorated with pearls, and finished with tassels to correspond; a fancy flower
is placed to the side. The form of this cap is extremely elegant, exquisitely
tasteful, and becoming. A white satin Chapeau Bras, ornamented with a spread
eagle on the crown, worked in chenille, is indispensable. The hair is worn up
a-la-Grecque on the left side, where it is fastened in a full knot.
Gloves and
slippers of white kid. Plain ivory fan.
This really is a pretty gown. Hope you enjoy, until next time, Happy Rambles.
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