If you're anything like us, you have probably been really into the moment the color pink is having in fashion this summer, thanks to a certain iconic doll. It's been really fun and inspiring to see people from all different aesthetic groups and fashion spaces
Fasion of 1780's
At the Kent State University Museum we have a permanent exhibition, “Fashion Timeline,” that surveys historic fashions from the 18th century through the mid-20th century. (Website). Be…
Engageantes are false sleeves worn with women's clothing in the 18th century. They took the form of ruffles or flounces of linen, cotton, or lace, and were often tacked inside the elbow-length sleeves so they could be removed for cleaning. There are some wonderful examples of extant sleeve 'ruffles' or 'flounces' at http://www.larsdatter.com/18c/engageantes.html and there is a Mill Farm Pattern. We see them in portraits from the mid-18th Century, and whilst mostly worn by the upper classes, there are images of them worn around the home. In the portrait below we see the shift showing under the outer sleeve ruffles of a laundress, though this one looks a little too genteel to my eyes. “Laundress” by Henry Robert Morland I found this image showing an elaborate sleeve ruffle - three outer ruffles joined by two inner silk organza ruffles. Joseph Blackburn, 1762 Today I pinned my sleeve flounces into the sleeve to get an idea what they looked like. I have made mine from an extremely sheer light cream silk cotton fabric that goes well with both my colouring and with the cream silk of the gown. I'm hoping that when I add the outer silk flounces that they will support these inner flounces a bit more. Next time I'd like to try using a stiffer silk organza. If you want a pair of engageants just like this I am happy to take orders in my Etsy store. I have plenty of this silk cotton fabric in either white or ivory (pictured).
This price include tops＋skirts＋panniers hoop＋2 small rose brooch.We have three sizes to choose Due to the weight of the skirt support, only orders within the United States will be given a skirt support Dress Size: S: Bust 34.3-36.3 inches, Waist 26.5-28.5 inches, Shoulder 14-14.5 inches M: Bust 36.2-38.2 inches, Waist 29.5-31.5 inches, Shoulder 15 inches L: Bust 38.2-40.2 inches, Waist 31.5-33.5 inches, Shoulder 15.4-15.9 inches XL: Bust 42.1-44.1 inches, Waist 35.5-37.5 inches, Shoulder 16.4-16.9 inches If you need special sizes, you can also contact me directly.Special customization requires an additional custom fee of $ 50 Dress can be worn as a Venice Carnival costume, Mardi Gras costume, ball dress, halloween costume, marie antoinette cosplay, marie antoinette reenactments, Palace of Versailles events, Bastille day events, waltz dress, and more. Dress is made from a very rich looking pink brocade with Rococo embellishments around the neckline and sleeves, and underskirt petticoat. This listing is for the overskirt, the underskirt and the panniers cage frame 3 separate peices. Dress in the pictures shown in the rose pink. Dress gown costume can be constructed in blue, candy pink, or ivory, and many other colors. I have custom constructed the Rococo trim from a heavy weight wide satin ribbon, and scalloped white scrolling laces. Luscious looking cabbage roses accenting the Rococo trims. These custom built trims add the confectionary dessert appeal that was a favorite theme during the Rococo period. Processing time is around a 4-5 weeks + shipping
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
A woman's gown, 1780-85, English; White cotton, block-printed with polychrome exotic flowers, 1770s, English; altered 1785-1796
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
What was the fashion in the 18th century like? Who were they influenced by and what were the main fashion trends of Marie Antoinette's era?
Replongez dans le passé avec notre Robe à l'Anglaise 18ème siècle LOUISE, en lin caramel, un vêtement historique magnifiquement confectionné qui apporte l'élégance et la sophistication de la mode du 18ème siècle à votre garde-robe. Cette robe une pièce, inspirée de la "robe à l'anglaise" portée en Europe occidentale et en Amérique entre 1770 et 1785, est imprégnée d'histoire et conçue pour la femme moderne qui apprécie le style intemporel.La robe est fabriquée en lin de haute qualité dans une riche teinte caramel qui est à la fois élégante et polyvalente. Chaque robe est fabriquée avec une attention méticuleuse aux détails, reflétant la qualité artisanale, la créativité et l'authenticité qui caractérisent notre boutique. Cette robe est plus qu'un simple vêtement, c'est un morceau d'histoire à porter, l'expression d'un amour pour le style d'autrefois et un témoignage de l'attrait intemporel d'un vêtement beau et bien fait. Faites-vous remarquer avec la Robe à l'Anglaise 18ème siècle LOUISE, en lin caramel, et portez un morceau d'histoire. Caractéristiques de la Robe à l'Anglaise 18ème siècle en lin Caramel Découvrez nos "robes anglaises" de la fin du 18ème siècle méticuleusement confectionnées, qui exhalent la grâce et le style grâce à leur confection précise et aux détails de leur conception. Ces robes une pièce sont fabriquées en lin de haute qualité et présentent un bustier serré et une jupe plissée d'une envergure impressionnante de 4,5 mètres et d'une longueur de 95 cmConçues pour flatter la silhouette, elles sont dotées d'un baleinage synthétique, de manches coudées préformées ornées d'un délicat ruban de dentelle, et d'un panneau avant plissé avec de longs liens en coton. La beauté intemporelle de l'histoire se révèle dans notre collection de "robes anglaises" de l'Atelier Serraspina. Tissus et Entretien de la Robe à l'Anglaise 18ème siècle en lin Caramel Tissu extérieur: 100% lin européen de poids moyen (205 g/m² Prélavé et adouci mécaniquement Couleur: Caramel Tissu conforme aux normes OEKO-TEX 100 Doublure du bustier: Composition : 100% coton Type de tissu : Coton brut Poids approximatif : 155 gr/m² Doublure des manches : Composition : 100% coton Type de tissu : Popeline Poids approximatif : 110 gr/m² Entretien: Nous vous recommandons un nettoyage à sec uniquement. Comment mettre votre robe 18ème siècle Après avoir enfilé vos sous-vêtements historiques, entrez dans la robe 18ème siècle en la faisant glisser sur votre tête. Laissez pendre le dos de la robe derrière vous, et positionnez le pan avant contre votre abdomen (en veillant à ce que la ceinture couvre le bas des côtes). Fixez le pan autour de votre taille à l'aide des liens. Enfin, glissez vos bras dans les manches et arrangez les plis de la traîne et su pan avant tout autour de vous. Pour finir, passez le cordon dans les œillets de bas en haut et dissimulez le nœud dans l'encolure. À propos des tailles Trouvez la bonne taille pour votre Robe à l'Anglaise 18ème siècle en lin Caramel Veuillez vous référer au tableau des tailles pour choisir la bonne taille pour votre vêtement. Gardez à l'esprit que les costumes historiques n'ont pas de taille standard et qu'il est donc important d'obtenir un ajustement précis pour plus de confort et un un rendu optimal. Vous trouverez ici un guide complet sur la façon de vous mesurer. Taille personnalisée: Si vos mesures ne correspondent pas aux tailles indiquées dans le tableau, nous vous recommandons de choisir l'option "Sur-Mesure". Après avoir passé votre commande, envoyez vos mesures par le biais de notre formulaire de demande de taille personnalisée dès que possible. Un retard dans la réception de vos mesures retardera d'autant la confection de votre commande. Délais de confection de la Robe à l'Anglaise 18ème siècle en lin Caramel Tous nos vêtements, y compris les robes LOUISE, sont fabriqués à la main dans notre atelier en Espagne. Chaque pièce est confectionnée avec passion et soin, à l'aide des matériaux les plus nobles pour garantir une excellente qualité. Veuillez noter que nos articles sont méticuleusement faits à la main, ce qui signifie qu'il nous faut un certain temps pour les créer. Le délai de production typique d'une robe 18ème siècle est de 4 à 6 semaines, en fonction du volume de la commande en cours. N'oubliez pas que le délai de traitement ne comprend pas les délais d'expédition.
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
A Chemise, or Shift, Under All Layers Layers, layers, layers. . .That’s what it takes to interpret the clothing of the working class. . .While I am not a stickler to 100% authenticity, there are certain guidelines that should be addressed if a person wishes to display a visual language to the 18th century onlookers. . .It is a facet of interpreting any century that will be much appreciated by those who want to see history come alive. For years I visited Colonial Williamsburg, knowing that what I saw there. . .be it clothing. . .wares. . .or buildings. . .I could depend on the fact that it was as authentic as possible in our era of time. . . Then a dream came true and I found myself employed there. My greatest joy was being able to dress in authentic reproductions of 18th century English colony clothing. I appreciated even more the hard work that the Costume Design Center went to in order to provide period clothing that was as accurate as possible and still be worn each day by the interpreters. Their standards of appearance were well set. Many did not like having to measure up to those standards each day, but I knew that when I was a visitor, it made all the difference. “Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg receive a lasting and important visual image of life in Colonial America from the clothing worn by our employees. Costumes represent period clothing. When worn correctly, the costume is an important interpretive tool helping to convey an accurate picture of the eighteenth century. Therefore, employees must pay particular attention to the regulations concerning the proper way to appear in costume before the public.” Standards of Appearance, Costume Design Center While I worked in the Mary Dickinson shop (based on that of a milliner’s establishment) I learned a few of the ways that research was done on the period clothing. Art of the 18th century played a huge part in their decisions. What better way than studying the paintings and prints of the 18th century to base a costume on? It’s true that they didn’t get it totally right in the beginning, when there wasn’t enough time to do extensive research, but throughout the years, better choices have been made. The research is on-going to this day. As more is learned, changes are made. So when I decided to study and make period clothing that might have been worn in New France, I began looking at French art and sketches of the people who worked and lived here. There isn’t a lot to go on, so it has taken much time with only a little insight. I have found some striking lap-overs between the French and English dress, but there seems to be a few distinctions, too. The English working class stuck closer to subdued colors, often weaving and dying their own cloth. While the higher class of the British colonies did wear fine silks that were bright and exciting, the common woman rarely had this choice. On the other hand, the French loved color in bright prints and stripes in every class, often combining different prints together. The ladies of New France were not allowed to weave their own cloth. It had to come from the King’s storehouses, thus offering a better fabric from many parts of the world to the working woman. Blues, yellow or golds, reds seem to be popular and suitable for short gowns, jackets and petticoats. Older women wore more subdued colors but the prints available for them were in the same style. Stripes, in a ticking type of weave, were also popular paired with the prints. Petticoats (skirts) were shorter than the English and shoes were often Indian moccasins instead of stiff leather shoes. Aprons might be of white muslin but more often than not, they were of checks or stripes in various colors. Under it all, the chemise (shift as the English call it) was worn. The French corset was the same as the English stays, just a different word. A cap might be worn on her head, but often a blue (most popular) scarf was tied over the hair bandana style. I have noticed that in some sketches, when a cap is worn, a ribbon of blue (most popular) might be tied around it. Nothing that I have found about their clothing is the least bit somber. I’ve included a few of the sketches that I found for a visual view of the French clothing probably suitable as period clothing of those living west of the Mississippi River in the 18th century. The people of New France enjoyed Life and they let their clothing speak of their happy-go-lucky attitude with their clothing. . .just as interpreters of the time period will hopefully do in this present day. source unknown/pinterest
INTRODUCTION This exhibition is part of a larger project merging practice with traditional scholarship in researching dress history. Traditional literary scholarship is combined with object-based …
I adore vintage fashions and am especially intrigued by those items not usually seen in old fashion plates such as undergarments. I was thrilled to come across an interesting fashion plate from the 1770 - 1780's showing quite a bit of the ladies stocking and the ribbon garter she is about to use to anchor her legwear back in place. Naturally I wanted to have a bit of fun with the image, so I created this fun scene showing her trying to entice her escort in a peek. "Trying not to Peek" by EKDuncan using vintage 18th century fashion plates A bit about 18th Century Stockings Since undergarments aka "unmentionables" were not freely discussed or shown in print for polite society there seems to be a bit of speculation about where a lady would "tie" her stockings. Stocking length of a few inches above the knee seems to be the general concensus on the correct length for a ladies stocking; it is the point of where the garter was placed that seems to be in question. It is widely believed that women used a buckled garter of some type, or a ribbon to tie their stockings off, just below the knee or possibly just above knee. My guess is a lady would "tie off" at the place that was the most comfortable and that which had the least amount of risk for letting the stocking fall about her feet as she moved about. Anchoring just below the knee was a benefit since the calf is generally the larger part of the lower leg and by tying off the stocking just below the knee; the fleshy part of the calf would assist in keeping the stocking from dropping below that point. Anchoring above the knee would require a tighter tying off of the stocking so it would not easily drop or slide below the knee; however if a stocking was not well "fitted" to your leg this method would have had a greater chance of falling out of place. My vote would be for placing my garter below the knee; since this would allow the best chance that my stockings would not drop to the ground as I walked or moved about. Risque images and paintings of the time generally show a ladies stocking being tied off just above the knee or slightly higher. It is possible that artists did this for the titillation factor of showing more leg rather than to depict the historically accurate placement of a ladies stocking garter. Elastic and spandax type materials did not exist at this time. Knit stockings relaxed and stretched as you moved around causing them to shift which is why garters were required. Without the advantage of elasticized garters like those decoratively worn in weddings today; the 18th century garter was usually a tied piece of ribbon or a buckling strap made from leather or decorated cloth. Note - It was not till laterer in Victorian times that ladies stockings covered higher into the thigh area due to the garters extending down from the corset itself rather than encircling a ladies leg. Attaching stockings to a garter belt would be the most modern version us 21st century ladies would be familiar with; but this was not the case prior to Victorian times - just in case you were wondering. Here are a few artistic images showing a ladies stockings and garters from the 18th century. Jean-Honoré Fragonard - The Swing 1767 We get a glimpse of ladies stocking, tied off with a ribbon just above the knee. This is actually a very provocative painting for the period. Notice where the gent is sitting and just imagine what kind of view he has. (remember during this period in time women did not wear undies, bloomers, pantaloons... I think you get the picture. - grins) Francois Boucher-La Toilette - Garter 1742 In the above painting we see a lady tying off her stocking above the knee with a ribbon. Notice she does this in a double wrap style around her leg. Here again this is an artist interpretation of a lady at her toilette. She is dressing for the day since she still wears a bed jacket and I don't know about you but I don't think I'd put my shoes on before tying up my stockings. I have to assume a bit of the titillation factor was the point of this piece considering the provocative placement of her legs and that she already has her heels on. Close up of the Stockings and shoes from the above painting "La Toilette" by Francois Boucher My previous post "Showing a Bit of Ankle" has several fashion plates where the hemline on the dresses are at or above the ankle. Due to this fashion trend of shorter skirts; stockings and shoes became a more noticeable fashion accessory. More care was taken with these items since they were easily viewed due to the shorter skirts and considerably more money was spent in acquiring these items. Generally a lady would have worn white stockings or those in a color that matched her ensemble. Pastels such as pink and powder blue were very much in favor. William Hogarth - A Rake's Progress - The Rose Tavern a brothel in Covent Gardens This is a part of the painting showing one of the "working girls" with her skirts pulled back showing her garter and stockings. These show stockings tied off above the knee as well as a bit of exposed thigh to tease the viewer. (If you are wondering about the "patches" on her face - patches were commonly used during this time period for a bit of fun and to add beauty marks. They were also frequently used to disguise marks on a person caused by "the pox" aka syphilis - which was a very common STD in the 18th - 19th century, especially for prostitutes. It was also one of the top killers of men at the time.) On a brighter note - Notice the decoration on her stockings these are referred to as "clocks" and were an expensive addition to have on your stockings. These probably cost her dearly and so she continues to wear them even-though they have holes and tears in them. Mid 18th century Stockings with "clocks", Shoes and French Buckles - Bata Shoe Museum Toronto Here is an example of actual stockings with fancy clocks as well as shoes and buckles from close to the time of Marie Antoinette. Notice the slightly "fitted" look of them in the calf area. This should have helped to keep the upper portion of these stockings from slipping below the the calf. I'm trying to spot evidence of where they would have tied off but I'm seeing the possibility in the areas both above the knee and below; however there seems to be a significant amount of creasing on the stocking tucked under the top one. Those bunched up creases just above the calf area could be from garter placement below the knee; but your guess is as good as mine if that is the case. *********** Now for the images I used to create my ArtScene "Trying Not to Peek" "Trying not to Peek" by EKDuncan using vintage 18th century fashion plates I used two french fashion plates from the late 18th Century to create my scene. Late 18th Century French Fashion Plate (I flipped and slightly altered this image to use in my scene) Striped stockings were a high fashion accessory for men at this time this fashion plate displays a gentleman all decked out in the latest without crossing the boundaries into being a "Peacock". Back in the times of Marie Antoinette a man of extreme fashion would have been called a "Macaroni" the equivalent in the Regency would have been a "Dandy". For the most part in either time period a man who was refereed to as a "Peacock of Fashion" was also having his masculinity placed into question, so there was a fine line between being a man of fashion and being a peacock. French Fashion Plate showing a lady about to tie her stockings in place with a ribbon This is the original late 18th century fashion plate I started with to create the lady in my "Take a Peek" scene. I removed her background and then created a variety of color options to play with. Here are several png colorized versions I created using the above image. (Notice the stocking color changes to match each outfit) png version of the original fashion plate EKD Periwinkle Version EKD Rose Version EKD Green Version - used in the scene EKD - Purple Version EKD - Blue Version with Green Feathers EKD - Grey Version with Purple Feathers I hope you have enjoyed my take on stockings during this time period as well as this great image that shows quite a bit of leg for a fashion plate of its day. I'll be back a little later on with more great French Fashion plates from the time of Marie Antoinette. Till then...
Today I am going to show you some pictures of the process I went through in order to embroider the Count D’Almaviva’s vest (waistcoat) for my Marriage of Figaro Shoot. Here is a picture…
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1796 Louis Gauffier - Portrait of a man with Florence in the background (Private collection)
So....I'm gettin' married. (Woohoo!!) I've been a bit buried in all things wedding, with an additional layer of all things shoes on top, and I realize I totally haven't posted about this! Eek! So here's my wedding gown inspiration: Via Costumer's Guide My most favorite gown from
I love the clothes of the 18th century. So, I thought I would share some of my favorites. These have aided me in the writing of my historicals, and if you are writing in the genre, then be sure to research the clothing of the era your story is set in. Is this gown not beautiful? It is newly made for a wedding dress made of pale pink silk. If I was a young bride today, this is the dress I would want, even if it did cost me an arm and a leg. Go to the Rossetti website to view more images of this stunning gown. In US dollars it costs $4565. Close up shots really show the beauty and amazing craftsmanship of the embroidery and lace. http://www.rossetti.vispa.com/c18-17.html In the novel I am currently writing, Before the Scarlet Dawn, my heroine Eliza Morgan has stitched a beautiful gown and wears it to her first social gathering in the Colonies. It is July, and she knows all the ladies will no doubt be wearing calico and soft, pale cottons due to the heat. But when her husband's eyes glow with pleasure with her in it, she is convinced it is the right choice. This gown also by Rossetti, is the perfect image of what I have in mind for Eliza. I took this photo at a historical fair at Rose Hill Manor in Frederick, Maryland. If only I had not gotten the table legs in the photo it would have been much better. How important is dress to you while reading a historical novel? When writing, do you include brief descriptions of the clothing your characters are wearing? What moments in a story are most important when it comes to including the gown your heroine is wearing, or the suit of clothes your hero has donned?
My favorite surviving 18th century stays can be found in the Victoria & Albert museums collections. As my previous stays were starting to show signs of wear, I thought it was a good time to make my version of them. The top layer is light brown cotton, the next two layers underneath are linen canvas and the lining is of fine white linen. They are completely hand stitched, mainly with pale blue linen thread, but I also used white linen occasionally and silk twist for the back lacing holes. The pattern is my own and, as I was drawing it, I tried to achieve a close resemblance to the original stays but also to achieve a better fit than in all my previous stays. I have an x body type, and my previous stays have been too tubular to fit me well. I used cane for boning. I was planning on experimenting with high land cattle horn for durability, but as I haven't had problem with snapping in my previous stays and these were to become almost fully boned, I chose 1/4 inch wide flat caning that I narrowed down to an almost tooth pick width of 2-3 mm. The front and back bones are narrowed down from a sturdier 1/2 inch wide flat cane. The seams are covered with narrow silk ribbon and the stays are bound with straight cut self fabric strips as it looks like it was done that way in the original stays too. Armholes are bound with ivory chamois leather. Close-ups The construction: First I outlined the pieces by stitching around the edges through all three layers. After they were outlined, I stitched the boning channels. Then I boned the channels. I turned under the center front and center back edges and made the lacing holes. Then I turned under the seam allowances and whip stitched them down. I joined the pieces by whip stitching, covered the seams and started binding the stays. I finished the binding an added shoulder traps. The last step was adding the lining.
January blues for @tayloropolis and #georgianjanuary today. A blue dress dating to c1805, printed cotton with an entwined geometric repeat. During a period often associated with white muslin, a strong colour is somehow surprising @colonialwmsburg #fashionhistory
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
This price include tops＋skirts＋panniers hoop＋2 small rose brooch.We have three sizes to choose Due to the weight of the skirt support, only orders within the United States will be given a skirt support Dress Size: S: Bust 34.3-36.3 inches, Waist 26.5-28.5 inches, Shoulder 14-14.5 inches M: Bust 36.2-38.2 inches, Waist 29.5-31.5 inches, Shoulder 15 inches L: Bust 38.2-40.2 inches, Waist 31.5-33.5 inches, Shoulder 15.4-15.9 inches XL: Bust 42.1-44.1 inches, Waist 35.5-37.5 inches, Shoulder 16.4-16.9 inches If you need special sizes, you can also contact me directly.Special customization requires an additional custom fee of $ 50 Dress can be worn as a Venice Carnival costume, Mardi Gras costume, ball dress, halloween costume, marie antoinette cosplay, marie antoinette reenactments, Palace of Versailles events, Bastille day events, waltz dress, and more. Dress is made from a very rich looking pink brocade with Rococo embellishments around the neckline and sleeves, and underskirt petticoat. This listing is for the overskirt, the underskirt and the panniers cage frame 3 separate peices. Dress in the pictures shown in the rose pink. Dress gown costume can be constructed in blue, candy pink, or ivory, and many other colors. I have custom constructed the Rococo trim from a heavy weight wide satin ribbon, and scalloped white scrolling laces. Luscious looking cabbage roses accenting the Rococo trims. These custom built trims add the confectionary dessert appeal that was a favorite theme during the Rococo period. Processing time is around a 4-5 weeks + shipping
This pannier cage can be used for creating right shape to Your 18th century "robe à la française" style dresses. For tailoring we take white or black cotton fabric. The waist measurement is required for tailoring pannier, please, write us into note to the order. Thank You! We use for 3 strong hoops in each pannier. If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please, write us!
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
Please note that most of the dresses presented here in our Etsy store are just examples of our old work for clients. These are not ready made dresses for sale. We realize only customized dresses and we DON'T HAVE SHORT DEADLINES. Therefore, before you make a purchase, please ask us for details in a private message. If you make a purchase without reading this description - we do not accept cancellation of the transaction. We do not accept returns and resignations from an already ordered dress during sewing or after sending it (does not apply to tailoring corrections), because our dresses are made to measure and based on a design that is created individually for each customer. By clicking "buy it now" - you accept our terms. We accept payment plans discussed individually with each client. We are small fashion house Atelier Saint-Honore and we make all designs individually for each clients. All dresses are sewn for measures. We use traditional haute couture techniques like fine hand made finishes, hand made embroidery and artistique techniques of decorations. We offer the highest quality custom service and the best materials. Please ask in private for more details.
I've been binging Outlander whilst making 18th Century stays and talking to several long-standing costumers on the 18th Century Sewing page on Facebook (who are knowledgeable in this period). Most of my acumen has been the 16th Century and Victorian, so dipping my creative brush into the 18th Century has been an exciting endeavor, as it is actually my favorite era, aside from bustle dresses! *swoon* One of the things I recently learned, as I am planning my OWN 18th Century ensemble - A caraco a la Pierrot and petticoat styled like the picture to the left - is that prints were pricey and more than likely not available to the poorer or working classes. But unlike the 16th Century where the most expensive fabrics were often reserved for sleeves and foreparts and worn under the over skirt, for the 18th Century these pricey chintz prints were worn predominantly as outer garments rather than petticoats and such. Good thing I learned that, because I was mulling over making a print petticoat to go with a solid bodice/jacket! Since the the first season of Outlander, the working class worn by Clair when she first arrived in 1743 Scotland, have become popular. Of course, wool - especially authentic Scottish tartan - is very expensive and can run upwards to $70 or $90 a yard/meter! Crikey! I did find a nice Donegal tweed for $35 a yard, and I am using it for a client's "Lady Broch Turach" ensemble in the coming weeks. If you're concerned with historical accuracy, and your character is part of the working class, you can never go wrong with Linen! But if you're wanting something for the upper middling/merchant or upper class, a polished cotton chintz is a more affordable option as silk brocades will be much more expensive. SAMPLE OF 18TH CENTURY PRINTS: The following examples of print motifs will assist those who wish their fabric to be as Historically Accurate as possible in 21st Century fabrics. Examine the type of prints for each decade and you can find something similar. 1790s Caraco a la Pierrot A nice quality polished cotton chintz can run about $20 + a yard, so those who might not be able to afford 10 to 12 yards, can pair a print Caraco or a Pierrot jacket with a linen or lightweight wool in a solid color. Quilted petticoats were also in vogue. This is a bustled 18th Century Polanaise gown worn over a quilted petticoat, but they were also worn with Caraco Jackets. The caraco and the Pierrot jacket (Pierrot Jackets were predominantly popular 1785 to 1790s) were worn by all different classes. In the 1770s, Dutch Fashion finds the use of mixed prints in vogue. They would mix up to three different prints for the jacket, petticoat, and apron. While you can find this trend in other countries, it was more prevalent in Holland, as that was where many of these cotton chintz prints were produced. COLOR MATCHING: One of the questions I faced whilst planning my ensemble was color palate. As a designer, I'm accustomed to using a color wheel to pair up different colors, rather than using the main color in your fabric and "matching" it with a solid skirt in that same hue. Instead of "matchy-matchy" stretch a little out of your comfort zone and get creative! Pull a secondary color out of your fabric and use that instead. Here are some color combinations to play with! I found this trapunto (Italian for quilted) fabric at JoAnns Fabrics in the home decor section. It makes a great quilted petticoat. I also have this rustic cotton weave. I love it. Pink is one of my long standing favorites, second only to purple. My plan is to make a Caraco jacket out of the pink and cream fabric, but what color do I make the linen skirt? - - I decided on a light aqua blue: https://www.fabric.com/buy/0403740/kaufman-essex-linen-blend-willow I purchased this gorgeous chintz on Ebay (below). I snagged the last two yards, but it is 54 inches wide so that is more than enough for the swallow-tail Pierrot I plan to make. The color most might be tempted to pick would be lilac, but the pale aqua blue above is the color I'm choosing. That way, I can mix and match it with the pink and ivory jacket, as well as pair the chintz with the ivory quilted cream petticoat. Have fun with your fabric and color choices. Pair Stripes with floral prints! A striped petticoat with a floral chintz is a nice look. But don't be afraid of color! Bright colors were common during this time period. Example: Pair a red and white print with a bright apple green! There are plenty of ideas to draw from on Pinterest.
A woman's gown, 1780-85, English; White cotton, block-printed with polychrome exotic flowers, 1770s, English; altered 1785-1796
The Pocket Hoop Pannier creates the silhouette popular in the second half of the 18th century, and adds about 28" to the hip measure. It is made with 12mm steel boning, a hook and bar waist closure, and pocket openings on each side. The pocket hoop pannier is available in 100% white or black cotton
