Dressing in the Time of Jane Austen with Lise Rodgers

Based on excerpts from Jane Austen’s letters and novels, along with various opinions of the day, this 'in conversation' presentation (non-costumed) is the chance to discover just what it was like to dress for a ball in Regency England.

In Jane Austen’s time, a woman was considered a 'success' if she made a good marriage. From the time a young lady came out into society, what she wore was of the utmost importance. Sleeve length, glove length, silk or muslin; to reveal or conceal one’s shoulders or neck; how much ankle was too much? There were so many things to consider in the business of dressing for success.