Milford-Cottam explains the evening options throughout the decade: Evening dress consisted of a black coat and coordinating trousers, often worn with an expanse of crisp, starched white shirt-front and a low-cut waist-coast, which could be in either black, matching the suit, or white to coordinate with the shirt. (41) He continues to explain that the bow tie would be coordinated with the waistcoat, with white ties and waistcoats seen as more formal
The defined waist expands into a fluid, tiered midi skirt with a ruffled hemline, entirely adorned with intricate embroidery
Bells the carriage dress (right) in July 1821, deeming it an elegant costume despite its overt similarity to the hideous Parisian costumes despised the previous year
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A family of four works best with two colors doubled and one shared neutral