LONDON FASHIONS. February 1818 from Ackermann’s Repository

PLATE 10.—EVENING DRESS.

A FROCK composed of British net, and worn over a white satin slip: the body, which is somewhat in the Spanish style, is called the corsage a l’Infante; it is composed of an intermixture of white satin and British net, and ornamented with pearls. A row of points, composed of satin and net, finishes the waist, which is very short. The sleeve, which is very short, is slashed; the slashes are filled with net, and edged with pearl; and the bottom of the sleeve, as well as the bust, is ornamented by a full quilling of blond. The skirt is moderately long, and more than usually full; it is finished by the most novel and tasteful trimming which we have seen for some time. This trimming, composed of blue satin, chenille, and British net, forms a chain of hearts, the effect of which is at once singular and elegant; it is surmounted by a light embroidery of fleurs de lis in blue silk.

Head-dress la toque d’Orleans: it is composed of an intermixture of soft white satin and British net: it is made a moderate height, and ornamented with a plume of heron’s feathers. The hair is disposed in a few light curls at each side, and the forehead is entirely bare. Necklace and ear-rings diamond. White satin shoes, and white kid gloves. Spangled crape fan.