tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post5265884423892502428..comments2023-10-20T11:17:47.246-04:00Comments on Two Nerdy History Girls: Fashions for July 1810, a Strange ContrastUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-38700791713075594842015-07-02T07:49:05.967-04:002015-07-02T07:49:05.967-04:00Gilded Butterflies a book about the season says ...Gilded Butterflies a book about the season says that Queen Charlotte seemed determine to be difficult . She made feathers mandatory when fashion said they were out and kept the ridiculous skirts because that was the fashion when she came-- or words to that effect. Those dresses cost a great deal and I doubt a lady would wear one twice in the same year. The nobility and aristocracy were supposed to show up on the Queen'a and King's birthdays at least. <br />I wonder did The Prince Regent require such dress when he entertained at his own property? Did the aristocracy walk around in those ridiculous dresses in Brighton? <br /> The men who were in government had it easier and could wear Windsor uniform for many occasions and their fancy dress was so much more attractive than the ladies'.<br /> I find your offerings very informative and enjoyable.Regencyresearcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828749339318882968noreply@blogger.com