Add a kerchief over the shoulders and pin to the front; it's amazing how much that will aid the picture. LynnD
On 10/12/07, Elizabeth Walpole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 > -------------------------------------------- > Elizabeth Walpole > Canberra Australia > ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au > http://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/ > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
