Hi all, I've been invited to a 'Pirates of the Carribean' ball this weekend
and I'm trying to create an 18th century impression (accuracy isn't hugely
important but I'd like to kind of fit with the theme). I've done what I can
with the dress itself (basically taking this dress
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/315985189_13bdd4e2ef.jpg and trying to
make it look like a robe a l'anglaise by adding a ruffle of lace to simulate
engageantes [sp?], I also thought of looping the skirt up to simulate a
polonaise but as it's not open in front I don't think that will work so
well). But I think what is going to really make this look 18th century is
the accessories. Thus far my plans are to try to simulate an 18th century
hairstyle using my own (hip length) hair over pads and possibly a cap of
some sort.
So my question is does anybody know of instructions on the web for making an
18th century cap that might work with 18th century big hair but also work OK
with more flat hair if my attempts at big hair fail.
thanks
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Walpole
Canberra Australia
ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au
http://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/
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