Mrs Langtry in Man's Attire.
Mrs Langtry, who has become expert in the use of the foils, wears a habit when taking her morning lesson which is being copied more or less extensively by ladieß who have taken to the mask and rapier in the West. It consists of a closely-fitting waistcoat of white buckskin, a pair of loose trousers reaching to the knee, and plain white stockings of the purest wool. Low shoes, tightly laced across the instep, with only a single layer of sole leather, constitute the covering of her shapely feet. But, faultless as is the Jersey Lily in the matter of dress, the female fencer need not confine herself to a correct fac-sitnile of the famous beauty's fancy. There are many others. One which recently attracted muoh attention was made of black serge, with close-fitting bodice, padded for the protection of the chest, a slashed skirt reaching to the knee. Black stockings, and sandals of the same sombre hue, completed a simple but effective attire.
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Evening Star, Issue 7340, 12 October 1887, Page 3
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169Mrs Langtry in Man's Attire. Evening Star, Issue 7340, 12 October 1887, Page 3
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