So, the most exciting thing is that I'm going to be at Dress University again in 2013, but this time I'm going to stay in the hotel and go to events, and I'm also planning to teach - one class on patterning historic clothing, and one on the 1920s. I'm so keyed up for it … Continue reading What, not a fashion plate?
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Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 2e Figure
THE DISTRACTED WOMAN. This woman, after being entirely dressed, remembers that she has not washed her feet, and is brought a basin by her chambermaid. Her Gown is of wine-grey Gourgouran* trimmed with the same, the ribbon around the trim is sky blue, tied at intervals with little flowers. The chambermaid is in a caraco … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 3e Figure
THE DELIGHTS OF THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE. Gown of solid-colored taffeta in a soft color, trimmed with the same material. The suit has a yellowish ground, dotted, with white vest and breeches. (1778) Open and low-cut petite robe, leaving the compere uncovered, topped with a parfait contentement; trim matching the stuff of the dress in … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 1e Figure
Young Lady getting a new hairstyle; she is in a peignoir and her gauze petticoat of very soft yellow. The Hairdresser is in a slightly powdered red vest, black breeches, and grey silk stockings. (1778) The moments devoted to the toilette are regarded as moments of idleness. It is ordinarily the time when Ladies choose … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 1e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 11e Cahier, 6e Figure
Ball dress, the bodice and petticoat pulled up with tassels, the sides of the same color: the underpetticoat* is another color. The sleeves are covered with a poufed trim with pearls; the trim of the underskirt is decorated with a flower garland; all the trims are a light gauze. Very large coiffure with plumes. (1778) … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 11e Cahier, 6e Figure
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