About that "Victorian" Roman era look
so... it's a fun photoshoot, but i'm sure i wasn't the only one scratching my head for what about it was supposed to be victorian - even if it's just victorian-inspired.
I mean, just look at this:
even just limiting our view to women's dress (because it's for sure not men's) and taking the trousers for granted, the silhouette is just not there at all! looking at fashion plates from the era, only at the veeery tail end of the century does the skirt start to slim down a little from pettycoats and bustles. and that loose top, it's just.... it's nothing
so naturally i decided to play some victorian-inspired dress-up with Roman myself
Our first look: inspired by early working women's attire, with a simple shirtwaist blouse and optional maroon wool jacket.
Roman's nobility though, not working class, so he requires fancier fits. Not to worry, we provide.
Our next look includes a twill and velvet bodice, to create an outfit to stroll and be seen in around town
now that's more like it! I love the big puffy 'leg-of-mutton' sleeves that kept coming back this century
And lastly, for those special occasions: the evening gown, styled with pearls, flowers, and lace
the white makes it nearly look like a wedding dress, but just take a look at what dresses in that era actually looked like! honestly this is a very basic dress considering the things they used to wear back then. srry roman but i aint drawing all of that
hope yall enjoyed this post! didnt expect to do more than 1 of these but then i remembered that doing research and synthesizing it without pressure is fun, actually, whodve thought?
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