Dresses that Dora Benley wore often were made of loose flowing material, sashes and bows. The fabrics were rarely plain and featured detailed ornamentation such as lace or silk flowers. Embroidery could include giant purple flowers sewn onto the main skirt as in the picture featured in this blog. Jewelry, often a strand of white pearls, acted as the final detail. Women went out in public decorated like Christmas trees. Refer to www.edwardwarethrillers.org for all pictures.