LoriAnn Costume Designs is my go-to for sturdy, beautiful basics in a wide range of colors, and she is doing some really wonderful bodice-and-hood and bodice-and-bustle pieces of late. She's also recovering from some truly STAGGERING medical bills, so it's a win for everyone. Check her out.
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