As it stands, I have five outfits for five days, but depending on the weather I may be wearing the Chemise or the cotton jacket more than once. I like contingency, but I hate heavy luggage.
One thing that will be consistent, though, is my headgear.
Enter the Market Hat.
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Screencap from Sew 18th Century, item is from Colonial Williamsburg, accession number 1993-335 |
I have one waiting for me as a gift (made from this pattern), and I'm super excited! It somehow pairs perfectly with everything I'm taking for outfits, and also matches all of my accessories.
Here are some primary source examples:
Museum of London - 1773 - a very interesting bonnet design in the lower right |
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1775 - 12 fashionable head dresses - lower right corner has an examples of a bonnet with a fairly slim profile |
Museum of London - 1780 - a fluffy market bonnet in the middle right |
The British Museum, 1782 |
Magasin des Modes, December 1789 - Dames a la Mode |
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Chemise Grecque - October 1789, from the Journal des Luxus und der Moden |
Journal de la Mode et du Gout, April 1790 - Dames a la Mode |
A few excellent modern recreations:
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Maggie's black market hat - Undressing the Historical Lady |
The Couture Courtesan |
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A Fashionable Frolic - instructions and helpful hints (click through) |
Fashions Revisited - three market hat styles for the 1770s-80s and 90s. $85-$95
Arachneattire on Etsy - 18th century and Regency bonnets in a variety of colors. $70-$80
Available Patterns:
Undressing the Historical Lady on Etsy - $20 - instant download
At the Sign of the Golden Scissors - $15
I recently went on an annual 4 daysportscar trip in a car with virtually NO storage space. Packing for these trips are always a challenge, and I have come to embrace the underpacking spirit. I have discovered that there is absolutely no shame in wearing the same thing several times. Just style differently, and wow your crowd with your spectacular accessorizing skills :D Totally doable, if one just plans ahead.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! As the owner of a teeny tiny sportscar, which I have also taken on long trips, I completely agree! Less is more :-)
DeleteSo, you can go to Williamsburg as a visitor and be in costume?
ReplyDeleteOh yes! It's encouraged!
DeleteOh my gosh! That is so awesome! I really want to go there someday. Thanks for answering!
DeleteAfter some raves about this gorgeous bonnet (hat) I decided that I need one for my next trip at beginning of July! All necessary goods are ordered but our mail is striking :(
ReplyDeletePerhaps the next "over-night"-project...
I´m so excided if it is looking good on my hat....