Romantic Era Fashion Plate - January 1823 Ladies' Monthly Museum

Romantic Era Fashion Plate - January 1823 Ladies' Monthly Museum

The Mirror of Fashion for January, 1823

Walking-Dress
A pelisse of French chocolate-colored gros de Naples, wadded. The body is of moderate length, cut tight to the shape, and ornamented with a braided front, in the form of diamonds, with a handsome bullion tassel at each point. The long sleeve is shaped to the arm with a very full epaulette; the cuff to correspond, confined with a broad wristband. The bottom of the pelisse is trimmed with two rows of Chinchilla fur, and is cut very full so as to fold over to the right side. Over this dress is worn a Cachemire shawl. Black velvet cottage bonnet, ornamented with a plume of cock's-tail feathers, on the right side, confined in the middle with a rosette of satin, and a handsome steel ornament in the centre. Limerick gloves, and black leather walking shoes.

Evening Dress
Dress of plain net, over a white satin slip. The body is cut very low to the bust, and finished with two rows of tulle and satin, forming at the same time a tucker, which sets off the form of the neck and shoulders to great advantage. The sleeve is composed of four rows of deep blond, very full; at the bottom of the skirt are four rows of satin interspersed with tulle, and finished with a flounce of handsome blond lace. The hair is in light and playful curls, a little parted in the front; the back hair is brought rather low to the side, in full curls, and fastened with a gold comb. Necklace, ear-rings, and bracelets, of topaz. Long white kid gloves, and white satin shoes. Reticule of rose-pink satin.

These elegant dresses were furnished by Miss Pierpoint, No. 12, Edward-street, Portman-square.