I should have added: several have a tie at the back neck that is
actually a drawstring that goes through the entire neckline. I used this
method in my first ballgown (from Bradfield, 1823). It worked a treat!
Just pulling it lightly closed cinched up the entire neckline so that
the bodice fitted smoothly--no gaps around the bust, neck, or shoulders.
- Hope
Here's a later style (1815ish) with back hooks:
http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/regency/evening-extant/1815-ball-peach-mccord.JPG
and one with ties (c. 1823):
http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/regency/evening-extant/1823-clear-blue-bowes.jpg
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