I like so many different periods. I especially think the men look HOT in 18th & 19th century clothes. What was that Hugh Jackman and Meg Ryan movie? YUM.
But for me, it's easier to sew the earlier period costumes. Julie ---- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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
