Aww, that is such a sweet thing to say! :) Do you mean the orange stripe? It never stood out to me before, but I fell in love with the ruffed chemisette this weekend and I want to do the look some more.
The costuming world definitely needs more pelisses and redingotes! There are SO many in fashion plates, with immense variation, but costumers tend to focus on spencers.
lol I am hearing about Luca everywhere these days. It sounds like he made quite an impression on everyone. Wish I had been there!
Awesome plans! Interesting thoughts about the pelisse. I was looking into that sort of garment a while ago, but I have no idea how it was worn. I was inclined to think it could be like a dress, but no actual proof. In fashion plates, they often look like they're worn with chemisettes or ruffs, as well as having petticoats (if they're not dresses) underneath when the skirt parts aren't closed. Fun thing to research!
Haha! He did! I didn't have any idea what to expect, but it definitely wasn't such eye-opening concepts and observations. It's super helpful for hobbyist costumers to get insights from professionals who do serious research.
Now that you mention it, I think I've heard/read/seen a reference to a strapped petticoat worn under a pelisse or carriage dress like that. I know there's at least one spencer/petticoat combination like that. There are plenty of high-necked white morning dresses that would also work; maybe it was simply an option, up to the wearer and situation. Definitely needs more research, if only for the construction!
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And oh my goodness I love the Regency coat! Now I want one too...
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The costuming world definitely needs more pelisses and redingotes! There are SO many in fashion plates, with immense variation, but costumers tend to focus on spencers.
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Awesome plans! Interesting thoughts about the pelisse. I was looking into that sort of garment a while ago, but I have no idea how it was worn. I was inclined to think it could be like a dress, but no actual proof. In fashion plates, they often look like they're worn with chemisettes or ruffs, as well as having petticoats (if they're not dresses) underneath when the skirt parts aren't closed. Fun thing to research!
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Now that you mention it, I think I've heard/read/seen a reference to a strapped petticoat worn under a pelisse or carriage dress like that. I know there's at least one spencer/petticoat combination like that. There are plenty of high-necked white morning dresses that would also work; maybe it was simply an option, up to the wearer and situation. Definitely needs more research, if only for the construction!
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