Purple gown, Regency

Colours like fuchsia, violet, maroon, mauve, lavender... Morning dress = high neckline, long sleeves, very little jewelry. Visiting dress = Necklines can be somewhat lower, with a round or high V-shape. Sleeves can be shortened to elbow-length. Lace might be worn at the throat. Gloves must be worn outdoors, along with a bonnet or hat. Afternoon dress = is what a person of the highest social class wears in the afternoon dress at the society teas, garden parties, afternoon weddings.