Yes, a fichu is a real sign of the 18th century. Also a ribbon and/or lace choker with the bow tied at the back. As for a cap, the not accurate but often used circle of batiste or embroidered net or something, gathered 2 or 3" in from the edge is a choice. The real cut of this kind of cap is a "D" shape, with the curved part gathered to a straight band anywhere from 1" to 3" wide [can be tapered at the ends]. The straight part of the "D" has a narrow casing at the hem with a hole at its center for the ends of narrow tapes [that ribbon for ribbon embroidery works well] to come through so you can pull it and draw it up as much as you need and tie the tapes in a little bow at CB. One can just run elastic thru the straight part and put a little fake bow in the center... The edge of the band [that the curved part is gathered to] can have a frill of lace or batiste added to it. If you make this frill a little wider at the sides than at the front it looks very period. If you do a quickie and just do the gathered circle version, you might want to make it an oval keeping the casing for the gathers a circle....thus making the outer ruffle a little wider at the sides. This can be perched on top of a mountain of hair, or pinned slightly it the back for the lower hair dos.
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