The gown has a center back hook and eye closure and may be constructed with or without a train. A one piece gown with a center front hook and eye closure. The skirt is cut in gores with gathers across the center back at the waistline. Puffed sleeves are set onto a band that extends over a moderately fitted long under sleeve. The wide collar is set onto the bodice.
Pleated fabric is set onto a neckband, forming the neck ruff.
Petticoat instructions are included. Suggestions for the parasol frame are included. The one piece gown has a center front hook and eye closure, with a small section of shirring to the left and right of the closure at the waistline. The bodice is set on a foundation. The collar and sleeve flounces can be embellished with either contrasting or self-fabric.