Saturday, 7 June 1884

We prepare in silence for this evening's solemnity.
My gown is of white silk muslin; the bodice, formed of two crossed draperies, is knotted at the shoulders [Words blacked out: by the ends of those same] draperies. The sleeve is short and also formed from a knotted piece of muslin. A very wide sash of white satin with floating ends behind. The skirt is made from a draping that falls from left to right down to the feet. Behind there are two widths of doubled muslin, gathered — one falling straight to the floor, the other shorter.
Nothing in the hair. Plain white shoes.
The whole effect is one of perfect innocence. With it one must have a Psyche hairstyle. I believe the gown is exceedingly graceful. The front drapery is a dream. It is so simple and so delicate that I really ought to look pretty.
Maman will wear a gown of black damask covered in jet, a very long train, and diamonds.