New Circassienne in Italian Gauze, lined with Indian taffeta; it is trimmed in Gauze, pinched in coques with bouquets of delphiniums, the whole edged with an English Ribbon. The Coiffure is a toque: long hair surmounted with a toque à l’Espagnole, trimmed with Heron plumes and aigrettes. (1780)
CIRCASSIENNE A LA PROVENÇALE, of Italian gauze, lined with Indian taffeta, very richly draped and trimmed, which is explained in the caption. This Gown produces the most brilliant effect when it is worn by a Woman tall, well-made, and pretty.
Mimic of Modes 
“…As opposed to many of our other offerings this season, any of which would be better suited for short, fat women of angry disposition.”
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Of course!
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The Choll has spoken. Snort: a hoot.As I wrote on Facebook, I just love Birthday Cake dresses. This dress could be made of buttercream over white butter cake, scented with rosewater, and decorated with a mix of live flowers and marzipan lookalikes, along with swoops of buttercream in fantastic swags, and topped with real ostrich feathers. Mmm.Actually, excepting the enormous bum, it's a handsome dress.Very best,Natalie
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I would love a birthday cake based off this gown!
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