. The Art of Dressing Well , pg 91 (1870) Watering-Place Costume This dress is intended to be worn in country-houses, at watering-places, or for out-of-door fetes, lawn parties, and other summer festivals. Harpers Bazar , pg 408 (June 28, 1873) Judging by fashion plates, watering-place costumes are made of lightweight fabrics, but elaborately trimmed, sometimes with a short train
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Trousers Must Match Your Jacket and Feature a Satin or Grosgrain Stripe Your black tie trousers must be made from the same fabric as your jacket