Following yesterday’s post on my gown and open robe, I’m sharing the rest of the outfit for my first foray into the historical costuming the Regency era. Depsite being in a huge hurry to make and throw this outfit together in about a week, I’m proud of how it turned out, flaws and all!
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While making the bonnet, and sewing the gown and open robe, I pulled modern accessories from my closet to compliment the outfit. I had this gorgeous green pearl necklace and earring set, and a thistle pin. I think they worked nicely!
I didn’t have enough time to make a chemise, but I did purchase a roughly renaissance dress on Amazon Prime and used pinking shears to cut the sleeves off at the bicep below the top stitching of elastic. You can sort of see it on the left mannequin above.
Renaissance dress: Forum Novelties Women’s Medieval Chemise Costume Accessory, White, One Size (Best Fit 14/16)
Shoes…yeah, there was no way I’d be able to get American Duchess shoes in time, so I turned to my favorite ballet flats from Rothy’s, and tied pinked strips of tartan fabric into bows, securing them with craft pins. They almost look legit LOL!
Off we go to Dickens on the Strand! Most of the outfits seen at Dickens are Victorian, but Charles Dickens was a boy during the Regency era, so I gave myself a free pass on this one. Just call me Ghost of Christmas Past, or whatever. Leading up to this post, I shared the builds on the bonnet and gown/open robe above:
There was a slight breeze that day, and my husband loves playing paparazzi, so my red robe was very flowy!
We had such a great time walking around the Historic Strand district, drinking spiced wine, and watching the bed races from the roof of the Tremont hotel. My friend Melissa and my husband wore dapper 1920’s outfits so I wouldn’t be the only in our group in costume, we had so much fun!
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Found your posts while googling this Simplicity pattern number, I’m going to the Jane Austen festival in England this year. Had to stop to tell you WOW I am so impressed! Your red robe is a show-stopper, your tartan bonnet is so clever and pretty, and all together it looks amazing! Going to use some of your good ideas, like making my Rothy’s match my dress with bows. THANKS for all the great tips, pics and info, bravo on bringing this to life!
Awe thank you so much!! Happy sewing and have a lovely time at the festival! ❤️