RT @kateStrasdin
Sunshine in a dress and from the front this c1879 ballgown is contained & buttoned through. As the wearer turns, however, she reveals a waterfall of yellow silk so that the full effect only appears as she retreats @IndianaMuseum #bustledress #19thc #dresshistory

https://hathawaysofhaworth.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/an-easy-cheats-guide-to-making-victorian-dress/
#costuming #victorian #larp #dickensian #christmas #fancydress #christmasfairs #themedevents #renactments #childrenscostumes
Another cheats guide, it can also be adapted to make most other eras or #steampunk #gothic gowns esp the #bustledress versions .The parasol in the back view photo is from a baby buggy .Most of my parasols were ,sewing fringed trim around makes most look authentic and unlike lacy ones they are waterproof.Some like this look ok as they are

I mean it when I say I have bigger ideas than I can properly execute, and costume design will always stump me. Nevertheless, trying my hand at an #1880s #BustleDress styled after a particular character. Feel free to take a guess

#art #MastoArt #Victorian #FashionHistory