Since I’m with child and all, it would be absolutely perfect to go as either 1. The Arnolfini Marriage 2. The virgin Mary 3. Mary of Burgandy.
They all have some advantages. The Arnolfini costume would be easy to sew, but the challenge would be to avoid the temptation to make it look differently than how [...]
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Halloween Approacheth
Posted in Elizabethan Costume, Historical Costume Photos, tagged Halloween Costumes, Historical Costumes, Venetian Courtesan on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Purple Polonaise Photos
Posted in 1874 Purple Polonaise, Historical Costume Photos, tagged Bustle, Bustle photos, Lilac Festival, Rochester, Victorian, Victorian bustle, Victorian Fashion, Victorian photos, Victorian Polonaise on May 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Here are the beautiful photos from Highland Park. One could not ask for a better backdrop than the voluptuously, lacy lilacs.
I tied a sash around the waist, which was unnecessary. But I thought it jaunty, and have lost a few pounds unintentionally from when I did the bodice fitting. I never tight lace for fittings, [...]
1875 Costume Pictures
Posted in 1875 Ensemble, Historical Costume Photos, Victorian Costume, tagged Bustle, Gothic, Historical Costume Photos, Historical Costuming, Mount Hope Cemetery, reenactment, Victorian, Victorian Costume, Victorian Costume Photos, Victorian Costume Pictures, Victorian Costuming, Victorian Dress on October 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Here are the photos taken by Annette Dragon in Mount Hope Cemetery. I just selected a few. They were all so beautiful, it was hard to choose. My favorites were the ones of the gown in motion, particularly from behind.
