British casual meets Napoléonic fashion and, in this case, Napoléon wins.
Keywords: 1805, Edridge, Frances Hesketh, Frances Vyse, Hesketh family, Vyse family, curly coiffure, chignon, Empire bodice, chemise, ruffled modesty piece, square neckline, quarter length under-sleeves, notched turned back cuffs, clasps, Empire bodice, quarter length over-sleeves, waist band, Empire waistline, close skirt, gloves, lace-edged wrap