Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1813 ... The fashion is for coiffures à la chinoise so high that, even with the longest hair, it is difficult to create them. M. Palette has created false coques* of hair; and, with this accessory, or a part of it, for the coques come apart, one can create the highest … Continue reading On Ball Dress …
Author: Cassidy Percoco
The Clothing Project
No substantive post this week - and there won't be one next week, either. Probably you will get one the week after. (I had a great idea for one that I've lost, but I'm sure it will come back to me ... while I'm at work, when I'm holding a pastry bag of frosting instead of … Continue reading The Clothing Project
About Cassidy
Hi! I'm Cassidy Percoco, soon-to-be-published author of Regency Women's Dress (1800-1830). On this blog, you'll find a lot of my original research into fashion and social history. This is what I do for fun, and while I should probably concentrate more on writing papers for conferences, I really just want to share what I learn … Continue reading About Cassidy
Current Projects
1830s corset Late 1830s day dress 1901 corset and combinations
Finished Projects
Tudor kirtle and smock (Summer 2009) Ensemble for the Old Stone Fort (Summer 2011) Chemise, ca. 1840 (December 2012) White muslin gown, ca. 1780 (September 2013) Day dress, ca. 1840 (December 2013) Thesis Project: Short Stays
Mimic of Modes 