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Me, attempting the simplest of tasks in public trying to maintain a shred of dignity…

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Gareth Pugh SS '17 from London Fashion Week

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Gareth Pugh fw09

[noisedoll]

reimagining the clown

[fashionsfromhistory]

2014 Dress of the Year

Gareth Pugh

Fashion Museum Bath

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Gareth Pugh fw09

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Ymre Stiekema - Gareth Pugh Fall 2012

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The Sandman S1 E4 - A Hope In Hell

I absolutely love this look! Thank you, Gareth Pugh

[themakeupbrush]

Fan Bingbing in Azzi & Osta

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[inkbery]

head empty no thoughts only gorgeous palestinian thobes

the details!!! the colors!! and all hand-embroidered!

and the use of the patterns on jackets and blazers are just *chefs kiss* gorgeous

and the accessories,,, so small but made with so much love and care

anyways, support palestinian-owned fashion businesses <3

Deerah, Falastini Brand, Dar Noora, Anat, Balady Stitch, Holy Land Boutique, and more and more and more

+ a bit of a crash course on the historical value of thobes for whoever is interested, here

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

vintage fashion with fantasy elements by Lwenx_workshop

[lelaid]

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture S/S 2006

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ぼく、シマエナガ。@daily_simaenaga 大根の消費量ハンパない居酒屋

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Lydia Ezenwa by Daniel Fraser for Grazia UK Magazine SS 2021

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Hello! I really love your blog and all the detail and knowledge you put in your descriptions of fashion. I was hoping you might be able to help me: I'm trying to find out how the clothing of fairly but not ridiculously well-to-do women in Venice in 1660 worked (underdress? sleeves added individually or attached to the bodice? Bodice attached to skirt? One big dress thrown over your underwear??) - do you have any hints & tips on where to start looking?

Oh gosh, I really don’t know. The best I can think of is to find someone who is a historical costumer who does Renaissance, someone who seems to really do a lot of research (gives you lots of info about garments, gives specific years for garments, etc) and ask them. They’d be in the best position to give you close details like that.

Does anybody know of any experts on Renaissance fashion @hoeratius could ask?

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I'm not an expert on the period, but I can tell you it wouldn't have been one big dress over your underwear. You'll need at minimum a separate bodice and skirt, a chemise, a pair of stays, and an underskirt. The sleeves I'm not sure about, especially without knowing exactly what style you're planning, but I suspect anything white and lacy peeking out from under the main sleeve would be part of the chemise.

This video is generalized for the entire 17th century (and a bit of the 18th), but it gives you a good breakdown of the parts an average outfit requires:

If you want patterns based on the cut of real historical artifacts, and are willing to invest in some books, Seventeenth-century Women's Dress Patterns books 1 & 2 offer all sorts of nitty gritty construction details.

Seventeenth-century Women's Dress Patterns: Book 1

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The Patterns of Fashion series by Janet Arnold is also really good, and a little cheaper because it's paperback. Unfortunately it has a gap in it's coverage between 1620 and 1660 (hoping they fix this in later publications). Patterns of Fashion 4 and 5 (neckwear and undergarments) do cover that period however.

Patterns Of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. 1660-1860

Dresses and their construction from 1660 to 1860.

For something in my preferred price range (ie. free), here's a handy step-by-step for the construction of this sort of gown :

An Orange Brocade Dress – Making a 17th Century Costume, Part One

It’s taken me longer than I had hoped, but I’m finally back with a “Making of” post! And it focuses on a project I’m really excited about: a

If this is something you're interested in doing more of in the future, I'd also recommend joining a historical costuming Facebook group:

Sew 17th Century has 334 members. A group for discussing 17th century clothes and how to make them.

YMMV, as these types of groups can be a bit...intense. I find they're sometimes overly eager to criticize any inaccuracies they can find. Just word of caution if you plan on posting pictures of your work. I mostly lurk and don't post for this reason.

However, they are super useful for any specific questions and challenges you might encounter on a project. I can't personally speak for the above groups, but I am in similar ones for 18th and 19th century sewing and feel they're worth joining for the resources alone. Also lots of pretty pictures!

I hope some of these links help. Happy sewing!