Ahem. I have those moments a lot, as I am sure you do too...anyways, most recently, it has been over the want of a Regency dress, or two, or three...With the annual 1812 weekend quickly approaching at the museum, I really, really wanted to make a new outfit or perhaps even a ball gown! However, due to time, material and other constraints, that will not be possible.
So, instead, I will have to settle with sharing my current Regency wardrobe wishlist! It's truly so easy and so much fun to dream!! (And, perhaps, some day, when I have the skills, these dreams can be realized!) With that said, what would I wear?
For Saturday (morning & afternoon): Robin egg blue and brown is always a great color combination. Throw in some cream and butterscotch accents, and you have my Regency day dress dream!
A light blue dress with sleeve and hem tucks based off the extant below. I am also very inspired by this entire, gorgeous outfit: http://mantuadiary.blogspot.com/2012/02/regency-day-gown.html.
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| Cotton muslin dress Museum of London (Image via: http://www.museumoflondonprints.com/image/138392/unknown-cotton-muslin-dress-19th-century) |
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| Rose pink striped cotton and silk spencer, early 19th C. SKD Museum (Image via: http://skd-online-collection.skd.museum/en/contents/showSearch?id=666329) |
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| Hat, c.1800 Metropolitan Museum of Art (Image via: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/84405) |
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| Bag, c.1825–30 Metropolitan Museum of Art (Image via: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/100030) |
For Saturday night's ball: Everyone needs a "little white dress!" It's a classic, Regency staple. Mine would be based off this sweet little dress, a white spotted sheer with van dyke trim:
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| Dress, 1805–15 Metropolitan Museum of Art (Image via: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/103412) |
For all day Sunday: Drawing inspiration from my favorite costume in one of my favorite period films, Bright Star (2009), directed by Jane Campion, a sheer, pink-striped dress with plenty of ruffles & a matching pelisse in case it gets cold!
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| Bright Star (2009) Abbie Cornish as Fanny Brawne & Ben Whishaw as John Keats Someday, I will make this... (Image via: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/404409241515907418/) |
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| A favorite of mine for a while...Dress, c. 1818-1820 Les Arts Décoratifs (Image via: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/501869952196796289/) |
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| Sleeve inspiration...Day dress Tasha Tudor collection (Image via: http://www.lavendersgreen.com/Early19th.htm) |
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| 1813 Costume Parisien. (Image via: https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4882843991/in/set-72157624704755764) |
Topped off with a large, white sheer bonnet with plenty of ribbons:
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| My most favorite costume from the film! Costume design by Janet Patterson, Hats by Jane Smith. (Image via: http://www.janesmithhats.co.uk/pages/brightstar.html) |
And, finally as a bonus, here's a sneak peak at the fabrics for my next 1810 short gown study:
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| Lewis & Clark Pattern #199965 Intended for the short gown using Period Impressions' pattern 462 |
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| Neckerchief appropriate? I did come across some similar looking Dutch prints. |
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| A 3 yard score for $4.50, plenty of fabric for a couple of aprons! |
I quite understand the rapid rush from image to desire when historical clothing is concerned.
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth! ;)
DeleteI always want far more than I can possibly make - and need to focus on finishing a couple of projects that sparked enthusiasm but have been languishing in the pile for some time.
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