Today we look at the fashion in May 1810 edition of
Ackermann’s Repository of Arts.
FASHION
FOR WOMEN
PLATE 32. -
PROMENADE COSTUME IN THE EGYPTIAN STYLE
An
Arabian tunic and petticoat of fine white cambric, sitting high round the
throat, with appliquéd net, in the crescent form; robin stomacher, and Egyptian
border round the bottom. Armenian hat, composed of short amber sarsnet, with white
floss binding and cord. Grecian scarf of the same colour, with rich brocade
ends. Half-boots of amber-coloured kid or silk, the same as the hat. Gloves of
York tan or buff kid.
PLATE 33. – PROMENADE OR OPERA DRESS
A
round robe of jaconot muslin, with high French ruff, and appliquéd border of
narrow lace round the feet. A cassock coat or demi pelisse of cerulean blue shot sarsnet, finished round the
bosom with basket border, extended on white satin, confined at the bottom of
the waist with silver or steel clasp, and to the bottom with three regular,
divided silk cords and tassels. An Austrian tippet of white satin, with full
floss binding, and tassels to correspond. Arcadian hat, composed of the same
material as the coat, and ornamented with full curled white feathers. The hair
in ringlet curls, with caul of white or amber net; a small spring flower is
occasionally added. Half-boots and parasol of cornelian blue en suite. Gloves of lemon-coloured kid.
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