1895 half mourning suit is done!

[madamemodiste]

Here is the moodboard I created for this project. Remember I decided to scrap the satin taffeta for velvet lapels instead. And here is the finished gown:



I hear there is an mourning art exhibit near my house, and an open house on Saturday. I want to wear this to the event, though I suspect no one would have worn moire bengaline as a half mourning fabric, that's what I had in the stash! Yes, I took creative liberty again.

Comments

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Yeah, a lot of people are scared away from the 1830's and mid 1890's because of the big sleeves. I understand.

Thank you!

[lidiabest.livejournal.com]

Interestingly enough, I like the poofy 1830's sleeves, but not the 1890's sleeves. I think it's because the 1830's sleeves are a little lower and more graceful looking or something. The 1890's sleeves often just look too bulky for me. Hahaha, I'm really weird about sleeves and my arms. I can't wear bulky sleeves without going crazy.

But yeah, I love the fabric you made this out of. Is it silk, or something else?

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Thanks! You can see the fabrics and patterns I used in this post:
http://madamemodiste.livejournal.com/76149.html