I am currently writing a story set in 1840s Yorkshire castle. My protagonist, Amelia, always wears dashing dresses, even if a don’t describe them (unfortunately I can’t describe every s…

1900 Evening dress

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Miss Kate Chase was the daughter of Lincoln's Treasury Secretary, Salmon P. Chase, and a tireless campaigner for her father's presidential aspirations. An "imperious beauty," she was the leading belle of Washington City, and drove Mary Lincoln to jealous rages with her insults and wit.

The diminutive engageantes are in keeping with 1780s fashion. The over-skirt has border flounces secured with adjustable gold ropes. Beneath is an under-skirt with swags of fur and beneath that is a pink petticoat.