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changelingI'm feeling pretty satisfied this evening. We had a morris dancing gig today, which went off well (our Ale – big annual party – took up all of last weekend, and it was fabulous. Puffing Billy was involved). I did my evening Asphodel ritual. I'd got out of the habit and I'm always happier when I can do regular ritual. Yesterday I wore my mock-Victorian boots, my fabulous gypsy skirt and my new, equally fabulous tailored waistcoat to work (there's the same style in brown, which is muted. I want to get that one, so I have two. It's hard to find a good ladies' waistcoat). It reminded me that this was what I wanted my workwear to be – tailored-down Victorian. I want lovely long skirts and properly tailored waistcoats (ideally embroidered, of course) or corselets over off-white blouses under good tailored jackets. I've really enjoyed the velvet blazers that have been popular over the last two winters (I have a mossy brown-green one at the moment). I consider them staples in my wardrobe. But oh! I just found this double-breasted jacket that makes me rethink my "but never double-breasted jackets" stance! I want the pattern. It's like the jacket I made for my birthday, only more like a work jacket! I bet it has boning in it, too! Oh! I want!
There was a boy on the train this afternoon who was dressed (almost) like a dandy. He had a green velvet with a lovely light green shirt underneath with French cuffs and cufflinks, and a waistcoat. He was almost there, but he was wearing docs, and Steph (who knows these things) said that his trousers and waistcoat were cheap. Also, he acted like a snotty brat when he noticed us looking at him, although we were really trying to admire his outfit.
I also read this post, about Benjamin Disraeli: "There was something irresistibly comic in the young man dressed in the fantastic, coxcombical costume that he then affected — velvet coat of an original cut thrown wide open . . . and ruffles to its sleeves. Shirt collars turned down in Byronic fashion, an elaborately embroidered waistcoat whence issued voluminous folds of frill, and shoes adorned with red rosettes — black hair pomatumed and elaborately curled, and his person redolent with perfume — announcing himself as the Homer or Dante of the age."
I miss the idea of perfumed wax for hair. I'll have to make up some of my own once I have some more essential oils.
This all inspires me. I want to start sewing more vintage clothing again. And I want a couple of corsets that fit! My old one is FAR too large, and has been for months. It was far too large before I lost all the weight that has caused my morris vest to be too large for me. It'd also be nice to remake my old Victorian bodice. I've shrunk out of my old one.
Perhaps I should ask people for some Truly Victorian patterns for Christmas.
There was a boy on the train this afternoon who was dressed (almost) like a dandy. He had a green velvet with a lovely light green shirt underneath with French cuffs and cufflinks, and a waistcoat. He was almost there, but he was wearing docs, and Steph (who knows these things) said that his trousers and waistcoat were cheap. Also, he acted like a snotty brat when he noticed us looking at him, although we were really trying to admire his outfit.
I also read this post, about Benjamin Disraeli: "There was something irresistibly comic in the young man dressed in the fantastic, coxcombical costume that he then affected — velvet coat of an original cut thrown wide open . . . and ruffles to its sleeves. Shirt collars turned down in Byronic fashion, an elaborately embroidered waistcoat whence issued voluminous folds of frill, and shoes adorned with red rosettes — black hair pomatumed and elaborately curled, and his person redolent with perfume — announcing himself as the Homer or Dante of the age."
I miss the idea of perfumed wax for hair. I'll have to make up some of my own once I have some more essential oils.
This all inspires me. I want to start sewing more vintage clothing again. And I want a couple of corsets that fit! My old one is FAR too large, and has been for months. It was far too large before I lost all the weight that has caused my morris vest to be too large for me. It'd also be nice to remake my old Victorian bodice. I've shrunk out of my old one.
Perhaps I should ask people for some Truly Victorian patterns for Christmas.
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Date: 2006-09-10 09:41 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-12 12:36 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-11 08:34 am (UTC)I have a really awesome waistcoat (suit rather) that I bought from Anton's. Do you know Anton's? You must! I haven't found anywhere better to shop for girly suits...unless online. I'm not very good at describing clothing (I believe it's a fine art) but perhaps sometime I'll take a picture of my fabulous suit and post it so you may see it's gloriousness! over and out - Dom
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Date: 2006-09-12 12:17 am (UTC)By "fitted waistcoat", I mean one that (at least broadly) fits the individual body. Many women's waistcoats aren't very fitted, and you can barely tell the body underneath is female.
I should like to see a picture of your suit.
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Date: 2006-09-11 05:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-12 12:35 am (UTC)