Women's fashion ...

Our time period is one of the most complex periods of women's fashion. It relies on the revival of the polonaise, drawn back, bunched and puffed up into an elaborate arrangement at the rear, over a supporting bustle or tournure; the tight-fitting bodice is still short-waisted, the sleeves plain, easy-fitting and finished with a ruffle or cuff, tending to widen slightly at the wrist. The underskirt, trimmed with pleated or gathered flounces, gauged sections, tucking and/or ribbon bands, is trained. The earlier bid for simplicity and freedom is overwhelmed by a profusion of puffs, ruchings, fringes, ribbons, drapery, flounces with additional headings and edgings, and strange combinations of materials and colours. Fashion is very important these days; espically among the higher class, those less fortunate don't seem to care as much about their appearance.

Grooming is of high importance.
No one comes down to their breakfast in pajamas.
A lady's hair is always tied up in a chignon, in a bonnet unless she is still very young.
The ladies always dress in modesty, in good taste and in very feminine colours with beads, laces and ribbons. It is frowned upon otherwise.