Head: Oversized mob cap. Big circle, lace on the edge, elastic to fit. For the skirt, how's about "retroussee dans les poches" or "pulled out thru the pockets. Reach into the pocket-slashes of your gown (you might have to open a side seam), grab the same skirt, but lower down & pull up & back out thru the pockets. It's more of a street look than an evening gown look. You can see a few of these in the Kyoto Museum's "Revolutions" book. Quick, easy & different. Have fun! --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [h-cost] speedy 18th century headwear 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. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
