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  • Review: Gracy Q 1950s Style “Sophia” Dress

    August 21, 2017

    Gracy Q “Sophia” dress in yellow Do you have a “best dress,” a frock or outfit that is your nicest, most polished look and, most importantly, you feel epic in? My “best…

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  • The “Jane Austen Goes to Ikea and then to Jane Austen Festival” Gown

    August 21, 2017

    This year was my first visit to Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, at beautiful Locust Grove historic site. I had been to Locust Grove before on a rainy November afternoon rather…

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  • The Robe a la Turque – Part 2 – The Gown

    August 18, 2017

    Italian Gown in yellow silk taffeta worn with a ruffled voile apron and cap, and fashionable black silk hat with black “Dunmore” shoes. Mid-1780s. One thing I love most in costuming is…

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  • Getting Ready for Gatsby

    August 14, 2017

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here — and let me tell you — I have 1920s on the brain! Now that Costume College has ended, the Royal Vintage travel schedule has died down just…

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  • The Robe a la Turque, part 1

    August 14, 2017

    Mademoiselle Guimard in Turkish Dress by Greuze, 1790 – LACMA (detail) Who doesn’t love the feeling of completing a project you’ve been obsessing about for *years* and getting to wear it to…

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  • Trends – Late 18th Century Flippy-Flappies

    August 11, 2017

    The Met – Robe a l’Anglaise – 1785-87 When we start out in costuming for a particular era, we think in centuries – the 18th century, the 19th century – and quickly…

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  • Podcast Episode 10: Corsetry Goodness with Cathy Hay of Foundations Revealed

    August 10, 2017

    Hello Lovelies! We’re BACK with new and exciting episodes of Fashion History with American Duchess! While at Costume College, we were able to snag a bit of time with Cathy Hay, the Founder…

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  • Abby’s Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress – Done!

    August 8, 2017

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here and I am in full “July has been full of travel and awesome but now I need a nap nap” mode over here at American Duchess headquarters. There…

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  • Costume College 2017!

    August 3, 2017

    Wherein we share lots of photos – though not nearly enough! Costume College is a feast for the eyes. There are so many incredible costumes on hundreds and hundreds of amazing women.…

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  • Review: “Rock Around the Clock” Dress by Emmy Design Sweden

    August 2, 2017

    The Emmy “Rock Around the Clock” dress in plaid, paired with “Evelyn” oxfords in tan/brown by Royal Vintage Once upon a time a girl met a dress and fell in love. I…

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  • Autumn Beauties – Pre-Order Now Open!

    July 20, 2017

    How long has it been since we’ve done a pre-order for NEW historic styles?! We’re happy to finally be introducing some gorgeous new shoes for Fall this year. Shop Gleeful for $20…

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  • Abby’s Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress – a Lesson in Plan B…or…C?

    July 11, 2017

    Hey Lovelies — So the last time I blogged about my Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress I was totally jiving on this idea of making a tunic and turbany/chiffonettey thing to wear…

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  • The Robe a la Turque – Progress!

    July 6, 2017

    Hi, it’s Lauren… I promise, I HAVE been sewing. Promise! It’s just been sllooowwwwwww. It’s time to light a fire under my split bum, though – Costume College is in a few…

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  • Who’s That Girl? Meet Tina Vines

    July 5, 2017

    Who is that gorgeous new face on RoyalVintageShoes.com, our Facebook, and Instagram? Meet Tina Vines, vintage fashion enthusiast and entrepreneur. Tina modeled a beautiful original vintage western outfit for our mid-Summer photo…

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  • It’s a Revolutionary SALE!

    July 3, 2017

    Ladies, it’s that magical time of year when we put a bunch of stuff on sale. This year we’ve got quite a bit to go: Pemberley Regency Shoes Gettysburg Victorian Side-Lace Booties…

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  • Podcast Episode 9: Early 17th Century Women’s Dress with Samantha McCarty

    July 1, 2017

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here! On this week’s episode of Fashion History with American Duchess, I got to sit down with Samantha McCarty (Couture Courtesan) and chat with her about her other topic…

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  • A Trip to England and Wales

    June 27, 2017

    Lauren here…. ….here in Reno, and not in the UK where I have been and would like to still be. 😉  For the first time in years (and for the first time…

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  • Podcast Episode 8: It’s not just One Direction: The Many Hairy Styles of 18th Century Women

    June 24, 2017

    Hi All! Abby here with Episode 8 of Fashion History with American Duchess! This is Part 2 of our 18th Century Hair convo. Last week we talked about hygiene, hair care, and…

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  • A Very Vintage Trip to the UK

    June 23, 2017

    Hi! I’m Lauren – remember me? I’ve been away for awhile on a much-needed vacation to the UK. Hooray! Vacay! It was a wonderful, restful and also stimulating trip. We did many…

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  • Podcast Episode 7: Did They Have BUGS in Their Hair?! 18th Century Hair & Hygiene

    June 16, 2017

    Hi All – Abby here and I am very pleased to release this weeks episode of Fashion History with American Duchess – “Hair, Hygiene, and the 18th Century Woman” – as it is…

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