The flower print is a fine lawn, and the bodice is lined with the same taffeta as the skirt. Her bows are matching purple silk ribbon to the underskirt.
Poufs and swags were the height of fashion in this era. There were never to many or to much.
Fancy trimmings were also called for and sometimes several on top of each other.
Kid gloves, lace underthings.... the list goes on and on.
Frances has a wardrobe that others would have killed for, and I think she knows it. It was worth the wait, standing nude all those years, as now she can parade anywhere, in style.
Thus.... we have Costuming With Style!
Another gown to come.
Deirdre
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