1886 Navy and Silver Gown

[atherleisure]

I finally got decent pictures of my bustle gown based on the costume with walking skirt from the June, 1886 issue of Delineator as reprinted on page 153 of Frances Grimble's Bustle Fashions 1886-1887. I used plain silver silk taffeta and navy silk faille and navy cotton broadcloth for lining.





More pictures under the cut.















Here's hoping I don't get completely lost in the Costume College wrap-up posts.

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

So beautiful! Well done!

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm quite pleased.

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Very pretty!

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! The contrast of the two colours is lovely. And I love the little tails on the bodice.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The tails were definitely a feature I wanted to include.

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

That's stunning!!! Wher are you going to wear it?

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. I'm not quite sure when I'll get to wear it. I figured your guild would eventually give me an excuse. :)

[jaelie.livejournal.com]

Your dress came out beautifully! Such a great fit, too!

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

This is lovely!

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

Wow. This is amazing! And you really nailed the silhouette, particularly from the side.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That's one of the nicest compliments a costumer can get.

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

My pleasure. It's something I'm particular about, so I feel the same way.

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! Love the asymmetry, so very 1880s.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous!

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thank you.