White most ‘proper’ color, but other colors were worn
     Opaque or with fancy open work or ‘clocking’ for fancy wear
     Striped stockings were very ‘faddish’ and of generally very narrow stripes

Garters:

     Various knitted, buckled &/or flat elastic styles used, not the round elastic garters sold by Civil War            merchants

Shoes & Boots:

     General features:
          Broad square or very slightly rounded at toe
          Chisel shape, not rounded up at toe

      Styles:
          Low heeled, ankle high leather or leather and heavy wool ‘gaiters’ typical for outdoor wear
               side elastic gussets or front or side laces
          No heel or extremely low heel slip-on shoes for indoor wear, balls, etc.,
               Ankle high boots of delicate material such as silk also worn for dancing, etc.

Copyright: Glenna Jo Christen, 1999-2002