Norah Waugh's book "Corsets and Crinolines" also has a bustle pattern in it, I believe. (If you have that book,…
If you can find it at your library (if you dont already have this in your collection) "Patterns for Theatrical…
I received "Fashion: the definitive history of Costume and fashion" from the Smithsonian, and the much coveted "Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd"…
A present I received from my husband was this pretty violin belt: http://www.etsy.com/listing/61252130/the-muse-tooled-leather-wide-mahogany I'd been admiring it for a while…
Most of the time, bustle slump can be parried by judicious use of petticoats. I have a half-bustle (nice compact…
Hi there. I work on a show that has a lot of bustles in it, and I can give you…
Wow! My best present to myself was finding your blog, and through it those of several other historical fashionistas! Together…
The plaid is wonderful! You look fantastic!
I thumbed through it a little already, but will have to go back for a solid read-through. So much good…
I love early Chanel as well. I will have to add that book to my wishlist for next year 🙂