Kahlara <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
My future MIL wants a period dress for the wedding
too. She is 5'-2" and wears a man's 2x shirt. Due to
fibromyalgia she will not wear anything very fitted, a
belt, or anything else that will create any pressure
or tension, especially on her lower back. She also
detests anything that might accentuate the bust. But I
don't want to make her look like she is wearing a tent
either.
The period is 14th - 15th century. Her dress does not
have to be historically accurate, just look the part.
I was thinking a houppelande would do well with most
of these requirements. I haven't really studied them
as to fit so I don't know just how fitted they might
be over the bust and waist. I wonder if making it less
so will create a tent-like appearance.
Or perhaps a basic chemise and tunic type dress with
side lacing so that it can be gathered in a bit, but
not snugly.
This picture from a series of German prints also gave
me some ideas. The woman on the right, but simplified.
http://www.siue.edu/COSTUMES/PLATE23AX.HTML
Any suggestions or ideas?
Thanks,
Annette M
I like your choice. I think this style will look very elegant - just
enough fitting to show that there is a distinction between bust and
stomach, but skimming gracefully over the rest. I imagine it could also
be very solid and respectable on someone older, too - just right for the
groom's mother.
Jean
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Jean Waddie
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