march 16 1895 dearest elmira i am planning on spending the day tomorrow in town
March 16, 1895
Dearest Elmira,
I am planning on spending the day tomorrow in town visiting a few friends and doing some light shopping. I am wanting to dress for a casual, normal day, and would be so grateful if you could ready my clothes for the occasion.
For my undergarments, I would like some stockings, cotton drawers, a narrow petticoat, a chemise, a simple bustle pad, and a corset. I would also like a pair of brown leather lace boots. Please be sure to have a corset cover along with the undergarments.
For the outwear, I would like a caramel brown, long sleeve bodice lined with silk olive green trim, ruffled at the neckline and at the ends of the sleeves. To match with this, I would like a floor length caramel brown skirt with a fitted waist.
To accessorize, please include a pair of daytime gloves, olive green to match with the trim of my bodice. Lastly, I would like a caramel brown fur felt, boater style hat with some olive green ribbon attached to.
I appreciate you preparing this outfit for me and looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Your truly,
Crystal Vargas