I've done a couple. I find being in character and costume makes it more fun. And I agree with Jo,…
I gave a short talk about history and costume, at first I was nervous, but I was too engaged in…
Congratulations! I have no practical advice. I'm in the same boat. A symposium in March on 18th century fashion... and…
It helps me to remember the audience is on my side. Your audience will be there because they want to…
As a note, I would LOVE for you to manufacture a pair of those 1870s-80s evening pumps. I have a…
You are very welcome. I managed to get my hands on some 100% silk velvet and tried dyeing in a…
Congrats to Libby, Caroline, Olympe, and Nicole - the top shoe is the youngest, in an almost-d'orsay style that became…
Middle, bottom, top is my guess.
The hip pads if made with Styrofoam peanuts make them very light in the suitcase. My bustle improver is made…
I'm no expert but I would say Top- 1910s or early 20s, middle- 1770s or 80s, and bottom- 1880s. All…