Cordelia Naismith Vorkosigan was the second wife of Count Aral Vorkosigan. During his time as Lord Regent, and later Prime Minister and Viceroy of Sergyar, Countess Vorkosigan was a constant influence on the society of Vorbarr Sultana. Betan Military Fatigues Countess Vorkosigan was born on Beta Colony, where she reached the rank of Captain in the Betan military. Her husband first proposed to her while she was in a prisoner-of-war camp. Betan women's fatigues in the Countess's time could be either sandy tan or sky blue. Wedding Dress Countess Vorkosigan was married in a private ceremory shortly after her arrival on Barrayar. She wore the same Galactic-style sundress in a dark floral which she had bought on her journey to her new planet. Emperor's Birthday Gown Even in her first public appearance, at the Emperor's Birthday Celebration, Lady Vorkosigan showed her deft had at blending galactic and traditional Barrayaran styles. Her cream and green gown brought Betan sophistication to the provincially-inspired fashion of the late years of Emperor Ezar's reign. Work Clothes Herself the mother of a child with special needs, Lady Vorkosigan was a tireless advocate for children's issues, especially in health and education. Afternoon Dress Combining the roles of mother, wife, and Countess would be enough to keep anyone busy, but Countess Vorkosigan always made the time to do her own shopping. Sergyaran Outfit As the first Vicereine of Sergyar, Countess Vorkosigan helped to create the distinctive Sergyaran costume which combined Komarran, Betan, and local Dendarii Mountain styles for a soft, loose, feminine yet practical look. Winterfair Gown Countess Vorkosigan could be seen at every major social event of the Vorbarr Sultana Season, in sweeping gowns of soft earth tones that called to mind the mountains and fields of her adopted home.