On Saturday 31 May 2008 9:10:53 pm Aylwen Garden wrote: > I am attending a Restoration Ball and do not have a costume. However, > I do have one I made a few weeks ago, an 1830 daydress. I know these > are completely different eras, but I'm desperate. I was wondering if > anyone thought I might be able to add something/do something to this > gown (without ruining it) to make it wearable for this ball, English > late 17th Century. > I am not looking for historical accuracy, just to look close to > period, so it is truly 'dress-up'. One day I will make the proper > outfit, I do have a pattern, but right now I do not have the time. > The picture of my gown is at > http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v252/251/81/533339547/n53333 >9547_417939_7562.jpg
It seems to me that if you want something that's even remotely close to period for 17th Century, the pattern of the fabric are simply wrong, as is the drape of the bodice. On the other hand, the sleeves aren't too far from 17th c Dutch, particularly if you wear a white fichu and a chemise with lace-trimmed sleeves, so that the lace hangs down, or if you tack suitable lace to the ends. Take a look at the pictures on this page and see what *you* think: http://www.kipar.org/baroque-costumes/costumes_vermeer_dress.html -- Cathy Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny."--Edmund Burke _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
