Walking and Evening Dresses – 1811

1811 Regency Pelisse Coat and Contrast Daywear

This original August 1811 hand-colored fashion plate from The Lady’s Magazine showcases the distinct textural layering of British high-society daywear during the Georgian Regency era. The antique illustration presents a side-profile view of a long, open-front yellow pelisse coat crafted with a high protective collar and elongated straight sleeves worn over a floor-length gray promenade gown. This structured outerwear pairing highlights the period’s focus on functional outdoor attire designed for morning walks, protecting lightweight high-waisted muslin undergarments against cooler English climates.

Neoclassical Evening Gown with Linear Bodice Banding

In contrast to the layered outerwear silhouette, the companion figure in this vintage costume print displays an elegant Regency evening dress in soft pastel pink. The high-waisted gown features long fitted sleeves and a clean square neckline beautifully defined by contrasting horizontal blue ribbon bandings across the bodice front and matching trims at the cuffs and lower hemline. Completed with a soft white lace bonnet accented by delicate strands of hanging pearls, this antique engraving remains a cornerstone reference for researchers analyzing pre-Victorian linear tailoring and daily formal dress transitions.