Reasoning thus, and much better than this, she was very particular about her hat, and French Pelerine of fluted lawn, and frock of pale violet trimmed on either side with gathered muslin.
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore
High-backed chairs stood round it, and the guests were received by a very pretty old lady in plum-colored satin, with a muslin Pelerine, and a large lace cap most becoming to the rosy face it surrounded.
"Spinning-Wheel Stories"
Louisa May Alcott
For these reasons she dressed her hair with marabouts, put on her prettiest gown of gray and pink, which allowed her fine shoulders to be seen beneath a Pelerine of black lace, and took care to keep Celeste in a little silk frock made with a yoke and a large plaited collarette, telling her to dress her hair plainly, a la Berthe.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac