makes you think

[sarahnucci]

Have you ever noticed that you think you have a ton of research/info, etc. but the second that you go to try and find something specific you can't find it? Yeah - it's the 1855 walking dress. My brain is telling me a nice jacket and petticoat - I already have the corded petticoat - over and under petticoats, shoes, corset (well, it's an excuse to

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[twilatee]

I have found several... Godey's... ranging from 45 - 1855... including mine! :)

do you want to borrow?

[sarahnucci]

yes please. I thought I had a CD with a bunch on it - but it goes to 1849 and then picks up agian in 1866. I think they came in a three pack and I got the two as a gift - so the other person kept the one in the middle!

[koshka_the_cat]

Here's one from 1853. Brown and beige. Exciting combination!

Click here!

A little fluffier than your usual style, but two colors :)

[sarahnucci]

A bit fluffier????? good to see though, I hate knowing I've seen something and then not finding it when I need it.

[koshka_the_cat]

OK, a lot fluffier :)

That's fluffy even for me! I know what you mean though. My grey wool dress I put the trim on from memory, then every picture I found had the false vest put on differently. I finally found the inspiration dress, but still, rather annoying!

[tartan_traveler]

I've seen a few extant ones either in the V&A collections or the MFA Boston collections.

Here are two from the V&A: a green one and a detail of a pinky one.

[sarahnucci]

I've seen the green one - not the pink one, thanks. I kept hoping to find one with different fabric for the jacket than the skirt. No such luck, but I realize that it's not always possible, so I found a fashion plate today with the combo. Good enough!

[tartan_traveler]

Sweet! Gotta love those fashion plates. :)