Showing posts with label 18th century fashion rules. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 18th century fashion rules. Show all posts

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking Spotlight + Book Giveaway!



Not long after I started blogging here I came across Lauren Stowell's blog on historical costuming. A long time follower, I was delighted to learn that Lauren, teamed up with Abby Cox, has recently published a book on 18th-century dressmaking.  Let's dive into the book and see what it is all about!

I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher; all opinions are my own, of course.  Read on for a chance to win a signed copy of the new book!

18th Century Dress Layers and Steps

 

Recently on twitter @RaffiJefri asked me about the step by step process of wearing an 18th-century gown such as one Marie Antoinette might have worn.  This is a fun question and there are some really excellent resources on this very topic.

Here are some video tutorials that illustrate the pieces, layers and process of wearing a fashionable 18th-century gown!


Fashion Faux Pas

Keira Knightley filmg The Duchess, fall 2007
 Anyone who is anyone knows that you only wear gold on frosty days according to 18th century fashion. If the seasons had passed and it is time to go sleighing through the park, then by all means wear your lovely gold gowns, as it is most appropriate.

But spring, summer or autumn? tsk! 

I hope everyone is enjoying the winter season!