(Illustrations from later in the era show what appears to be a slipped waistcoat, a pseudo under-waistcoat now more commonly associated with morning dress.) Pantaloons and Trousers At first, pantaloons tight fitting and short enough to display the foot and ankle were the norm and trousers were allowed only for less formal evening occasions
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If the dress already has texture (lace, ruching, sleeves), I keep the rest minimal so the look stays clean
Images and text from Dressed to Kill: British Naval Uniform, Masculinity and Contemporary Fashions, 1748 - 1857 by Amy Miller So the shape of the dress came together with the colour and linked to the symbolism that would also be laid out in the design of the chalked floor that was always meant to be part of the final piece
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