Pelisse regency

by Jennifer Rosbrugh, First published for the March/April 2012 issue of Finery Fashionable dress in the Regency years (1795-1820) is fairly uncomplicated. Although the bodices and skirts are relatively simple, the true area of design is the sleeves. Where else do you put your personality into a garment if the skirt is plain straight and the top simply covers what […]

Fashion Plate, ‘Walking Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, April 1, 1822, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

This week I'm combining the Northern & Southern Hemisphere seasonal trends in one vivid green outer garment - with a bonus fashion history rant. Â

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Pelisse-robe

Talking about ispiration in a previous post, I thought I’d share a few pictures of the costumes and accessories that inspire me…like this chemisette… I made my first chemisette af…

Woman's Spencer Jacket and Petticoat, Unknown, France, circa 1815, Costumes, Jacket: cotton plain weave; skirt: cotton plain weave with linen net and cotton plain-weave appliqués.

Historical costuming

Cotton pelisse and wool redingote coat: Alexandrine-and-Aglae from the Napoleon & Empire Exhibit