La Mode Illustrée, 1884, No. 30 : Toilettes de Mme Coussinet (...) 1884

This fashion plate, created by Charles Rabouille for the French magazine *La Mode Illustrée* in 1884, showcases two women dressed in the latest Parisian fashion. The women are shown on a beach, with the sea and a distant boat in the background, suggesting a seaside resort setting. One woman wears a white dress with a green sash and a large, floral patterned skirt. The other woman is dressed in a dark blue dress with a contrasting red collar and cuffs. This illustration, known as a fashion plate, was a popular way to communicate the latest trends to the public.