For my 18th century ensemble, the very first thing that I did was make a colonial pocket and bum roll using vintage textiles. The History of Colonial Pockets During the 18th century, women did not carry handbags. Ladies sewed large pockets which were worn over their chemises/petticoats but under their skirts. (To avoid pick pockets. :) "Tight Lacing, or Fashion before Ease" John Collet ca. 1770–1775.” Even though the pockets were never seen by the general public ladies would often invest ... View the Post
Create A 18th Century Style Hat and Dormeuse Cap
In this post, I will provide a tutorial on how to Create A 18th Century Style Hat and Dormeuse Cap. The style I selected is a bergére which features a wide brim and low crown. It was generally made of straw but often covered in other materials such as silk. The bergére was popular through the mid to late 1700’s. Historical Background It is believed that the name of the hat was inspired by Madame Bergeret who was painted by one of my favorite artists, François Boucher, in ... View the Post
Create A 18th Century Gentleman’s Costume for Under $6.00
Create A 18th Century Gentleman’s Costume for Under $6.00 This post will cover how to Create A 18th Century Gentleman’s Costume for Under $6.00. When I began creating my 18th-century gown I knew we would be attending a neighbors annual Halloween costume party. I will admit that Mr. Décor was not nearly as excited about our costumes as I was. As a rule, there are a number of factors and fashion options to consider in becoming an 18th-century gentleman. The Duke of Décor was not ... View the Post
An Easy Way To Fix A Blouse That is Too Big
I recently spied a darling white blouse on a $10 clearance rack. The style was reminiscent of Kate Spade. I could easily imagine how versatile the blouse would be and began searching the racks searching for my size. There was none to be found. Don’t you just HATE that? My choice was either a size 2 (never gonna happen) and a size 12. The 12 was way too big. You can see a definite gap in the underarm area. But here is An Easy Way To Fix A Blouse That is Too Big. An Easy Way To Fix A Blouse ... View the Post
A Two Week Vacation Wardrobe With Just 12 Pieces
Over a week ago I shared with you my personal challenge to travel for almost 2 weeks with just a carry on. Here is A Two Week Vacation Wardrobe With Just 12 Pieces. Day one had me traveling across the country with just my carry on and a basket that acted as my “purse” containing my wallet, plane tickets, magazines, a book, healthy snacks and my beloved Canon camera. I wore a sweater as I always get cold on planes, a striped blouse, navy capri’s, as well as easy slip off/on shoes for security. ... View the Post
Updating Old Blazers
In the winter when I am just puttering around at home you can find me wearing a uniform of sorts. Recently I began Updating Old Blazers. The uniform consists of a long sleeve t-shirt (generally the Merona brand from Target) and jeans (whatever is on sale and can fit my pear shape). We don’t wear shoes indoors so I keep my feet warm on the cold tile with cozy leopard slippers. If I am cooking or doing a bit of deep cleaning the ensemble is topped by an apron. My collection includes both ... View the Post
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