I spent the better part of last year (the pandemic) working on sewing and craft projects. And with the pause in travel, we’ve been spending about a weekend each quarter in Galveston (about an hour drive from my home). On one such trip, I brought a couple pandemic projects to take pictures on the beach. And I really wanted to take my Lizzie Bennet dress and straw bonnet out for a test run. Here’s the Regency ensemble I pulled together for the occasion.
[Related: My First Foray Into the Regency Era]
I specifically upcycled a straw hat into bonnet upcycle to wear to more casual events. It was a quick and satisfying project, and used nothing but an old floppy hat and items from my stash: A Quick Regency Beach Bonnet
And the dress was made as the baseline garment inspired by Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice and Zombies using sheets and buttons I pulled off an old cardigan: Costuming Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Cotton Dress
With these two pieces, I paired a soft rose pink pasmina for contrast, and a double sided ribbon belt to match the bonnet.
I spent the weekend waiting for the perfect sunset, or sunrise, and enough energy to put on makeup…needless to say, I waited until the morning we checked out of our BnB to quickly snap photos before it got too hot/windy/crowded. The sunrise itself was beautiful with all the clouds, but I don’t love the photos. I felt blah, and I cringe at my running tank tan lines. I think I should make a chemisette to avoid that awkwardness in the future. I did play with some filters and selected some photos I hated the least. The ensemble was nice and comfortable though, which is key in this heat. Enjoy!
More Regency costuming on Red Shoes. Red Wine.
My First Foray Into the Regency Era
A Quick Regency Sleeveless Spencer
A Quick Regency Sleeveless Spencer: Historical Hogwarts Edition
A Simple Regency Summer Picnic Gown
Sewing a Regency Waistcoat (and Slip Vest)
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