Walking Dress – Winter 1818

Late Regency Era Slate-Blue Pelisse and Interior Furnishing Display

This authentic November 1818 fashion plate from La Belle Assemblée magazine illustrates an elegant Regency lady standing in a minimalist indoor setting beside a neoclassical wooden armchair. The hand-colored antique print features a structured walking dress or pelisse-coat in a refined slate-blue tone, showcasing the high-waisted Empire silhouette typical of the late Georgian period. The garment is uniquely defined by its starkly contrasting black velvet or silk bands trimming the entire front opening, matching cuffs, and the lower hemline, providing a tailored, regal appearance.

Historical British Winter Day Dress with Fur Accents and Plumed Bonnet

Draped casually over the back of the classical chair is a heavy, cream-colored wool shawl or cloak with fringed edges, adding a narrative layer of preparing for an outdoor promenade. The subject is styled with an intricate, high double-ruffled white collar that meets a matching blue capote bonnet decorated with structured black lace or fabric loops at the crown. Complete with fitted dark gloves and blue slippers that match the coat, this nineteenth-century engraving serves as an exceptional resource for studying historical interior compositions, cold-weather textiles, and decorative trims.