Reticule, pelisse, spencer, fichu--how on earth can a modern
reader determine what a young lady was wearing in the early nineteenth century
when we don’t even use those words anymore?
Kristen Koster, a wonderful writer and Vice President for Media and Communications
of the Romance Writers of America’s Beau Monde Chapter (Regency), has put
together a fantastic post that walks you through the basic terminology, and
needs, of a young lady on the ton. She
covers the essence of dress, undress, and half dress, and points out some
important facts about various types of clothing. Very helpful, whether you’re reading about
the nineteenth century or writing about it.
Wondering about a gentleman instead? What exactly are Hessians and when was it
permissible to wear them? Why would a
fellow want a banyan? And why would a man
possessed of a good set of teeth require a set of braces? (Hint--they are not
for your mouth). For answers to these questions and more, Kristen has you covered.
And speaking of covers, thank you to Emily W and Donna Hatch
for speaking up last week about the cover for my March release, Would-Be Wilderness Wife. Emily was quite right--I had Kate Hudson in
mind for the physical characteristics of my heroine and Chris Hemsworth for my
hero. Can’t you just see him as a
strapping lumberjack, raising his younger brothers and sister in the wilderness? If you can’t now, hopefully you will when you
read the book. J
And speaking of books, Emily W is our winner! Emily, if you e-mail your physical address to
reginascott@owt.com, I will send you an early copy. Thank you and Donna for commenting!
4 comments:
So excited! I I just emailed. Thank you! And i loved these links! So much great information.
You're welcome, Emily W! I do love Kristen's posts.
Thank you so much for the wonderful shout out, Regina! I really appreciate it! -Kristen
Thank YOU, Kristen! You did all the work! We appreciate it!
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