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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....
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Tagged: 1790s Regency Shoes
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
A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s

A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s

I say "sudden" because one afternoon I had no such thing, and by that evening I did, or at least half of one. But there's been much planning and some...
American Duchess
Costume Analytics: A White Wedding Gown from Tidens Toj Museum

Costume Analytics: A White Wedding Gown from Tidens Toj Museum

This time on Costume Analytics we're going to look at a very late 18th century gown from a lovely little online collection called Tidens Toj (translated to "Future Clothes."). I...
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Regency Wardrobe Planning for the Jane Austen Festival, July 2011

Regency Wardrobe Planning for the Jane Austen Festival, July 2011

My but don't I have a lot of work to do. My best friend Maggie moved to Tennessee this past December, and has already been enjoying the wonderful Regency era...
American Duchess
Tagged: Regency Research
Regency Christmas at Daughter's Cafe, Reno

Regency Christmas at Daughter's Cafe, Reno

First course - mushroom and leek soup, a cheese scone to accompany, and currant juice. This past Saturday evening members of the Great Basin Costume Society, and several new additions,...
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The Jane Austen Maxi Bra Complete

The Jane Austen Maxi Bra Complete

Regency underwear....I wouldn't call it "pretty," really. It was definitely designed for a utilitarian purpose rather than, uh, anything else. (this is just my opinion of course). That being said,...
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The Jane Austen Maxi Bra - Putting It All Together...

The Jane Austen Maxi Bra - Putting It All Together...

...and up, and out. These are quite an intriguing pair of bust-enhancing apparati! I'm so tickled. These stays have gone together surprisingly well, with just a little fiddling with the...
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Event: Egyptianesque Returns

Event: Egyptianesque Returns

Another appearance of the Egyptian-themed late 18th c. wrap-front voile dress, worn to Le Societe De Pique-Nique's "Sphinx N' Drinks" picnic, last Sunday. Egyptianesque accessories included a lovely gold and...
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Cross-Over Necklines - 1795

Cross-Over Necklines - 1795

Here's an awesome page choc full o' information on Regency everything, from which all these pics today have come. People nowadays tend to think in terms of decade and/or sometimes...
American Duchess
Tagged: Regency Research
I Can See Your [Regency] Underwear...

I Can See Your [Regency] Underwear...

As noted in a previous entry, undergarments are quite possibly the single most important part of your costume. They provide the foundation upon which your dress will be built, and...
American Duchess
Tagged: Regency Undies
Is Regency A Good Idea?

Is Regency A Good Idea?

I've been very on-the-fence about whether I want to go Regency era or scootch back towards the 1790s with this costume. My dilemma is that I don't like Regency. Why...
American Duchess
Tagged: Regency Research