I have a bit of an itch to make something late 1820s, 1830s. Crazy, I know. Crazy GIGOT SLEEVES! Crazy!
But...but...some are quite pretty. And it's a most unloved era. I feel a great challenge in getting the silhouette correct, so I may have to give it a go. Here are some stomachable examples (in my opinion):
I'll end with my most favorite Romantic garment ever, this pink gown from LACMA. I think if I try for this period, I will try to make this one...
This gown is pink silk satin with an overlay of organza beaded with imitation pearls. I find it stunningly beautiful and incredibly challenging, especially all those pearls, but so drool-worthy! So...perhaps Costume College next year? Hehe..no pressure!
But...but...some are quite pretty. And it's a most unloved era. I feel a great challenge in getting the silhouette correct, so I may have to give it a go. Here are some stomachable examples (in my opinion):
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| Ball dress of cream silk net embroidered in gold metal strip. late 1820s, Via |
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| The Met, 1830, British |
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| abiti antichi, 1829, Via |
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| Romantic-period hand-embroidered silk taffeta dress with large gigot sleeves, c.1830. Via |
| MFA, French Ball Gown, 1825, Via |
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| LACMA, 1830, Via |
