Well I’m here to tell you you can! To sound a bit cheesy I’ll say “if I can do it, you can too,” but that is absolutely true – I lack patience,…
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My New Victorian Corset by Anachronism in Action
Over my years of historical costuming, I’ve learned enough about corsetry to know I know nothing. This is engineering to a T, with bust-to-waist ratios, shaping, materials knowledge and use, construction techniques,…
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Oxblood Stratford Elizabethan Shoes ON SALE
I know many of you have been patiently waiting, so here’s the official announcement: Oxblood Stratford Elizabethan Shoes are on SALE at www.AmericanDuchess.com We have a new shipment of oxblood Stratfords arriving…
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How to Add Shaped Pockets to Pants and Skirts
Pockets. We need them. We put things in them. They keep our hands warm. They’re conspicuous in their absence on pants, and a pleasure when included in skirts. Quite a lot of…
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An Easy Thrifted and Me-Made 1930s Fall Outfit
With so many fanciful gowns from various centuries lingering in my closet, 20th century items just feel like normal clothes now. Which is great! Sure, I wear my share of skinny jeans,…
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8 Easy Historical Halloween Costume Ideas
It’s nearly Halloween time, and I’m sure you’re all thinking about (or working feverishly on) your costumes! Halloween can be a weird time for historical costumers. We costume all year long, and…
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Enter the Royal Vintage Halloween Photo Contest!
It’s October! Enter all things pumpkin, the spreading of polyester spider web on *everything*, and the sudden sprouting of Spirit Halloween Stores all over the country. In 31 days it shall be…