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V242: 1790s Robe Royaliste: Almost Done!

V242: 1790s Robe Royaliste: Almost Done!

I had intended to bust out this giant purple chemise style gown quickly, but then between being mad sick and then lazy, it's taken me *this* long to get it...
American Duchess
V225: Starting the 1790s "Robe Royaliste"

V225: Starting the 1790s "Robe Royaliste"

Before Costume College, I was making plans for a new 1790s gown in purple taffeta, called the "Robe Royaliste." I decided on a chemise style like the lovely green/gold gown...
American Duchess
1790s Wrap-Front Gown, Complete and with Shoes

1790s Wrap-Front Gown, Complete and with Shoes

I finally finished the 1790s wrap-front gown I've been working on foreeeeever. I will be wearing this gown, plus its accompanying accessories - pashmina, pineapple reticule, and Pemberley 1790s Regency...
American Duchess
1790s Wrap-Front Gown ... Finally Again

1790s Wrap-Front Gown ... Finally Again

You know those projects that get postponed, only to pop back into your life and demand to be finished? This 1790s voile gown is one of them. I originally intended...
American Duchess
Shoes of the 1790s and Regency

Shoes of the 1790s and Regency

Most likely late 1790s. https://www.americanduchess.com/blogs/historical-footwear/2007/04/shoes Those of you who have been following the development of my historical footwear line will know that we have plans for a Regency era slipper....
American Duchess
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1790s Wrap-Front Gown - More Progress

1790s Wrap-Front Gown - More Progress

The front crossing. The ties will meet with as-yet-existent ties on the sides. I love the adjustability of the drawstring, too...one can go from modest lady to regency floozy in...
American Duchess