In a message dated 9/22/2005 4:49:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I just plain like the clothing from the 16th century better. Not so fond of the 18th century stuff, it just never appealed to me. Isn't taste interesting? There's really no period I hate, but I LOVE the 18th century...generally of course. Things look different depending on the decade...but the coat [justicorps or frock] waistcoat and pants [breeches] on men are the best. Especially IMHO at the end of the century. The open robe developed for women is a wonderful canvas to try all kinds of decorations on. The conical corset, layered skirts and open necklines look good on just about every type [even large women look great!] and can be very sexy. But I could go on about the 17th century's fabulous hats, wonderful off the shoulder rigid bodices [like in the 1660s] and wigs....and of course all those 18th century things I like START in the late 17th century. And of course the 16th century men in leather doublets, short hair and beards look fantastic too. The women look good but not in a very feminine way to me. It's more ceremonial and elegant. Then there's the 19th century..... As far as making any of the periods...they all equal out. Different difficulties in each, but just as many. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
