Gown en Fourreau, turned-up sleeves, the edge of the Gown turned back in front, with cords and a button, from which hangs a tassel. (1784)
Hats trimmed with flowers. – Trimmings made by Mlle Bertin for the Princess of Baratinsky.
“1782, 8 August. – A high-crowned hat of yellow straw lined with taffeta, a garland of cornflowers and poppies around the crown, a while feather and a bow behind. – 54 livres.
“A second hat of yellow straw lined with blue taffeta and edged with a beautiful blonde fond d’Alençon lace, with packets of pink carnations and mignonette, a white feather and a blue ribbon. – 84 livres.
“A hat dressed and edged with a garland of scabiosa, with bouillons of white ribbons, two curled plumes and a panache of cut plumes. – 72 livres.”
Dossiers Bertin, Doucet Library.
Mimic of Modes 
Holy 70s color scheme! My eyes!
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What were they thinking?
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But I like it! It's the first of these dresses in a long time that I look at and right off-the-bat think, “I could get into sewing that and wearing that!” Right down to the green gloves!
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For real?I do actually love a lot about it … just not the color scheme. Pink with orange, nah.
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OhMyGod I Love the colors! To heck with all the nay-sayers.
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They're definitely not ones you see frequently on re-enactors and interpreters!
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