I just received 10 yards of delicious ivory silk taffeta, and I'm just *itching* to make something (or a lot of somethings) out of it. Of course I'm thinking along 18th century lines - I need a petticoat and stays for my wedding gown, and Mr. C needs a waistcoat for his Regency stuff, but I'm betting I can also get an 18th century robe out of the remainder. ...but what style?
Here's a look at ivory/white/cream gowns from the 18th c.:
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| DarwinCountry.org - Wedding Dress of Cream Silk, 1785 |
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| Mrs. Edmund Morton Pleydell, by Thomas Gainsborough, c. 1765 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - I don't think I have enough for a Francaise, but I love the blue accent with the ivory |
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| The Met - Robe a la Francaise 1770 |
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| The Music Party by Loius Rolland Trinquesse, 1774 |
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| Kyoto Costume Institute - 1790 - I have always adored this gown. It may have to be this one. |
There are, of course, OODLES of ivory and white gowns from the 18th century, in so many different styles and even materials. These are just a few I particularly liked.
Quite nicely, this itch falls in line with the Historical Sew Fortnightly's "White" Challenge, due in July (
https://www.facebook.com/events/533681890003723/). I don't think I'll be done with the whole thing by then, but we'll see :-)
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WOW! Which ever style you choose, it will be lovely. I fancy the Kyoto one as well. All so pretty! --chantel
ReplyDeleteI think it's going to be that one!
DeleteHow exciting! Will this be your wedding gown or just another lovely 18th C frock?
ReplyDeleteI'm partial to the Romney and the Henrietta Countess of Warwick ones myself.
The petticoat will be part of my wedding ensemble, but the gown not, just another pretty dress :-D
DeleteAh, all these dress are wonderful, I love white and ivory color!
ReplyDeleteBut the best gown for me is francaise with the blue accent! :)
I adore that one... I adore them all! I don't think I'll have enough for the francaise, but perhaps blue accents can be had :-)
DeleteWow, did I miss the wedding announcement?! I used the painting "The Music Party" by Loius Rolland Trinquesse for inspiration for my 18th century ivory gown. (still need to add the blue striped bows) But in my case it was just a pretty dress and not for a wedding. I'm getting married next fall and will most likely wear a vintage dress.
ReplyDelete-Emily
Oh, I have not officially announced it yet. Perhaps I'd better. I adore The Music Party too! This ivory gown ironically isn't for my own wedding, just my own amusement, I guess.
DeleteI'm drawn to the dress worn by the Duchesse de Provence, such beautiful lace.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
Deletei love my white 18th c gown. it's so fun to dress it up with different accessories and completely change the look.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like that idea too! Differen belt, ribbons, petticoat, hat, etc., totally different ensemble. Yay versatility!
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