American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
1930s Pink Easter Dress and Vintage Underpinnings
I love a holiday, a great excuse to wear something frothy, frilly, and vintage. I've been rather lazy the past several holidays, though, not wanting to shimmy into the underpinnings...
New Project: 1770s Powerpuff Polonaise
I have terrible Costume A-D-D right now. I want to make ALL the 18th century things! It's good to be inspired, though! I have a trip to Colonial Williamsburg coming...
The One-Weekend 1940s Rayon Blouse
This past weekend I felt the need to stitch together something quick, easy, and very useful, using my favorite vintage fabric, rayon. Luckily, my local Mill End fabric store has...
1780 Robe Retroussee - My Tribute to Avi
I have always been in love with this 1780s French gown from the Met, one for being a gorgeous gown, but because of the way the photograph was styled with...
1785 Williamsburg Chintz Pierrot - Progress at Last!
I've been so diligently digging into the UFO pile, finishing things left and right, so I decided to pick up this little chintz jacket I started ages ago. Here's the...
"Bronte" Victorian Slippers & "Highbury" Regency Slippers - Pre-Order Open!
I'm a little late to the game here on the blog, but better late than never! If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you'll already know the new early...
Wearing History 1930s "Moderne" Dress - Done, Finally!
Wearing History "Moderne" dress with alterations, paired with a me-made cloche, and "Sylvia" two-tone 1930s shoes in red/white I finally finished it! YAY! It only took me - oh my...
I. Miller & Sons - Shoes for Movie Stars, Chorus Girls, and You.
There are a few names in the history of footwear that conjure up instant praise and awe. You may know a few - Pietro Yantorny, Roger Vivier, and I. Miller....
Review: Wearing History "Smooth Sailing" Trousers
Wearing History "Smooth Sailing" Trousers, Pendleton Blazer, 1940s style shoes by b.a.i.t. Footwear My hunt for the perfect vintage pants has been long but not unfulfilled. I have made some...
Plimoth Plantation: Call For Papers!
I'm boosting the signal for anyone interested in presenting at the Plimoth Plantation conference "Trimmings: Adorning the Fashionable Figure in the 17th Century," taking place June 6 -7, 2015 at...
1920s Flashy Dancing Shoes
Shiny shiny was big in the 1920s. Legs and shoes were on display more than ever, with flashy footwear being all the rage for an evening of vigorous dancing. Style...