In a message dated 4/7/2008 1:14:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I don't think those balloon shaped sleeves will look very well on me :-\ . ************** Leg-o-mutton sleeves come in all shapes and sizes. Not everyone wore huge billowy one. And unlike the earlier 1830's version [Gigot sleeves] height seems to be more important than width. In the 1830s the sleeves come from a low, a bit off the shoulder armseye, so the emphasis is more "out". In the 1890s the armseye is firmly on the shoulder and the emphasis is more "up". This can be achieved by raising the curve of the top of the sleeve head higher than wider, and making any ruffles or padding that might be used to hold its shape push up. With a ruffle at the neck and down the front of the corseted bodice, and a trumpet skirt [often stiff in this period] that fits the hips but flares sufficiently to counter the sleeves, you will look great. **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
