Yes, do try to get her to upgrade to a more authentic dress, instead of a
costume. Bottom line, it looks better. you don't have to go the whole hog
authentic route, many "adjustments" can be made to make it easier/faster/more
accessible
1. wear correct underpinnings. That corset stays pattern that is still
available in butterick (.99 cent on sale if your lucky) can be made pretty
quickly. and it is a good shape. and it goes up to patterns size 22 (This one
is on my ironing board to start making soon. at least I got it cut out!) It
does not have many bones and could actually be made without any. AND IT"S WAY
WAY more comfortable than ANY 20/21st century bra. WAY WAY MORE COMFORTABLE (
Yes I am shouting. I have HUM very large bosoms. I'd rather wear stays any
day. You can't pick up things from the floor, but... it's way better than any
bra)
2. Use the petticoat and dress variation. It makes a large behind and
hippal area look OK, just like you have several petticoats on. The bodice
attached to the waist makes things fit a bit funny
3. Linen is way better for hot than cotton. It can be hard to find linen
sometimes.
The combination of reasons 1 and 2 will give you a smooth line . The lace V
over a modern underwear combination is kind of bloppy to me. One of the
American 18 cent high flyers, (Barbara Delory I think, I will try to find that
web site and cite it properly), did a side by side comparison of a women fully
dressed out in 18 cent real stuff next to a woman in 18th cent costume (the bra
look) Now I'm prejudiced, and an authenticity pusher, but
Plus which she will be the center of good attention
18th cent Mia in Charlottetown, NC,
Who wnats to replicate a painting for her next outfit. ONe of the figures
George stubbs the haymakers ca. 1790 or so. Big Black bonnett, blue linen gown
and petticaot. white apron) working class.....
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