Welcome to the Decor to Adore Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal.
I know many of you have been following this costume project the entire month of October.
Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal
We are a pair of prairie homesteaders on our way to a dance.
My dress took 10 yards of fabric and 12 hours to create but I dare say my mister is mighty appreciative of my appearance.
When wearing several layers of full skirts it is truly a wonderful thing to be offered a token of chivalry.
We like our log cabin home very much.
Our Wagon
I believe we’ll have to walk to the dance. It appears we have been the victims of horse thieves.
It’s such a shame as the wagon was just freshly painted.
A sweet stroll thru the big woods.
Dance At Grandpa’s
We’ve arrived for a “Dance at Grandpa’s”.
So the square dance begins.
Swing your partner.
Do Si Do.
It was such a sweet evening that I do believe he deserves a kiss.
Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal Details
The inspiration and story behind this dress can be found HERE.
A post on hats, bonnets, and headdresses can be seen HERE.
Gentleman’s attire can be viewed HERE.
For detailed information on the petticoat go HERE.
Shoes, stockings, and gloves were covered HERE.
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
Other Becoming Laura Posts You Might Enjoy
HERE is the Halloween post with images in sepia tone.
All the fun outtakes from the photo shoot can be seen HERE.
Special thanks to Andover Fabrics and their line of Little House on the Prairie fabric for making the 2016 Costume Challenge possible.
Dress~ $10.00, Petticoat~ $9.85, Bonnet/headdress~ $7.00, Button boots~ $30.00, Gentleman’s vest and cravat~$2.00
Happy costume creating on a budget,
Laura
I hope you have enjoyed this year’s challenge, here are links to previous challenges:
Perfection. This is my favorite one of all, Laura! Kudos also to whoever photographed you two!
Laura, you are an amazing artist! You look beautiful and the dress is just gorgeous. Take care, Maria
I just love this! You look amazing and I love all the poses!
Shelley
I love how you can see your petticoat when you dance! It's just unbelievably fabulous, Laura — every detail for the both of you! And those cute shoes! The photos are terrific, too. Your budget floors me — very frugal! Laura would be proud!
You and your costume are amazing! A fine tribute to the Ingalls family!
That's fabulously done, Laura! What a lot of work for you. Now we need to get you a corset!
Congratulations to both of you – the fine 'Manly' man too – he's a good sport.
Where were the pictures taken?
Oh my goodness, you both look amazing and your pictures are perfect. So much fun and wow, you still amaze me with your creations. Total perfection.
Wow! I am amazed at all you accomplished with that budget! You both look wonderful and I love all the pictures. The petticoat peeking out is my favorite! Ann
Thank you dear Rita for the kind comment. Our dear daughter was the talented photographer.
The pictures were taken at a lovely park close to our home Great Escaper.
Your dress turned out beautifully and you both make a lovely couple!
Laura, I'm afraid Hollywood fashion desigers are going to snap you up for costumes and designing!
What fabulous costumes and an entertaining blog post. You are so talented!
Absolutely stunning!! Love how you have created the whole look, the costumes are brilliantly done! The photographer also deserves an applause. Loved everything about this post Laura!!
Wowza, you both look amazing. Such beautiful costumes. Love love love!
These costumes are wonderful! You both look perfect. i am in awe of your sewing skills and your attention to details,
I love this post so much. You guys look great!
You are so talented – this dress is beautiful and I love the details on the petticoat. I can't imagine trying to dance in 12 yards of material… Needless to say I'm not very graceful but it appears you handled that perfectly. Enjoyed and thanks for sharing this journey.
Carole @ Garden Up Green
Laura you both look amazing! Mr Decor is always such a good sport and manages to look so dapper!
Beautifully done! I really enjoyed the series of posts explaining fashion during that time period, too.
Marilyn (in Dallas)
I love this! The dress is beautiful!
So fabulous Laura! Wonderful from the first shot to the last!
Applause and Cheers, standing ovation, too!
This was so much fun to read. Plus, this is my favorite themed costume.
Well done Laura!
This is a fabulous post, Laura. Great job on those costumes. You did an amazing job on them!
Laura, Besides the beauty of the clothing and appreciation for the work, I am grateful because we can see what we don't see in old photographs. This is like time traveling and I am STILL in awe.
Well done!!!
Love it!
Laura and Mr. Decor – you are both so awesome!!! First of all – Laura – you have such great talent. I can't even begin to imagine sewing these costumes. You did a fantastic, professional job as always. Secondly, your husband is a dear to go along with all of this and the photos are wonderful. 🙂
Love, Linda
Your creations are stunning and you are simply beautiful. It has been fun to see how you created each part of your costumes. Have a wonderful week.
Ya'll look fantastic! I was just reading Dance at Grandpa's from the chapter book Little House Parties to my granddaughter last night. I wanted to find the references you made to the costume descriptions in it.
This is just amazing! You've obviously had great fun putting these two costumes together, and what a great sport your husband is to get in on the act! Wonderful work with these creations … Wow! And I love the daring red boots you are sneaking under those petticoats 😉 tres chic!
Wendy
Oh my goodness! I love both the outfits. Your whole attire is Laura Wilder for sure. I just love how your man was such a good sport to do this as well. How much fun I bet you both had dressing up. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Too, too cute! I wonder how many young people would remember Little House on the Prairie! Love the flirty photos! Just a great idea! Bravo!
Hi Laura, what an incredible post! You and your hubby look grand!! Your dress is gorgeous. What a wonderful job you did sewing this beauty. You've covered every detail in making this special. The high top shoes are outstanding.
Love the photos!! You two are a gorgeous couple!!
This is wonderful, Laura! OMGoodness, you are so talented, and what a wonderfully cooperative hubby you have! I just adore those shoes!
Warm hugs,
Carol
Laura, What a charming post! I also enjoyed the post with the outtakes. The costumes are beautifully made and the backdrop of the cabin was perfect. Joan-My Cookie Clinic
Laura! I absolutely love this!!!!! Beautiful job with the costumes! How fun! I am envisioning a Little House on the Prairie Christmas next?!!!!
Rebeca
Absolutely stunning! I am super impressed. Takes me right back to that time in history. My girls loved Little House on the Prairie. As a mom I was always so thankful for the beautiful, heartwarming tales in the books as well as on TV. Wholesome goodness.
How fantastic you both look! I didn't realize that these dresses took so much fabric! How neat to see it recreated! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!