Getting Dressed With Jane

“I cannot determine what to do about my new gown. I wish such things were to be bought ready-made. I want to have something suggested which will give me no trouble of thought or direction. I am so tired of my present stock, that I even blush at the sight of the wardrobe that contains them!” Jane Austen 1800

Have you ever wondered what Elizabeth Bennet wore under her dress? Or how Emma fastened her gown? Who made their clothes and what fabrics did they use? What is a high-stomacher? What is a bosom friend? Delve into the world of Regency clothing and share Jane Austen’s love of fashion by spending an hour or so – “Getting Dressed with Jane”, from the underwear to the outerwear and beyond!