high, black bodice, pointed, laced in front, bordered with red braid, fichu draped over top, fastened with a rose; short black sleeves, then lace to elbow; tunic of blue gingham draped over short skirt of Pompadour sateen; black shoes; striped stockings; black velvet round neck with cross; muslin and lace cap of Madame Angot form. Or, skirt of lemon-coloured tulle, with fringes of seaweed, seashells, and pieces of coral, which border the tunic and bodice; the latter having revers of lemon satin. The epaulettes are formed of lobster claws and seaweed; the same in the hair. Sometimes this is rendered as a fishwife, with white linen bibbed apron, red handkerchief tied about the head, a basket at the back.
ECARTE. Short dress of black and red satin, trimmed with gold, and cards. (See Rouge et Noir.)
ECLIPSE. Evening dress with square bodice, divided down the centre perpendicularly, half yellow and gold, half black gauze. Black flowers on one side of the head, gold on the other; one glove yellow, one black; shoes the same.
EDITH BELLENDEN (Old Mortality, 1685). The wearer should have fair hair, and be playful and arch. She either wears a riding-dress or a simple green cashmere dress, trimmed with white lace and silver braid; black velvet cap with white feathers and pearls, made in the style worn in James IInd's. reign; plain upper and under-skirt, pointed bodice high to the throat; plain turn-down collar, full sleeves to elbow tied with ribbons.
EDITH CLINTON. Long maroon velvet dress, quite plain; drooping white hat and feathers.
EDITH PLANTAGENET (The Talisman). Long flowing skirt, sewn to cuirass bodice, coming low on hips; cut square at neck, tight sleeves to wrist, pendent sleeves over them; front of bodice embroidered in blue and silver, bands of same, outlining bodice and sleeves. Hair in two long plaits, braided with pearls; shoes jewelled; flowing cloak of a distinctive colour may be added, but is not essential.
EDWARD IV. 1461-T483. (Costume of Period). Under and over-dress of brocade; the over-dress long and flowing, bordered with a band of fur or jewels and held in the hand on the left side. Close-fitting bodice to waist with jewelled band; the bodice opens from the waist heart-shape in front, with braces
