#gigotsleeves

[historicalgarments1]

1895 day dress by Gustave Beer. "Black bouclé silk; two-piece dress with "gigot" sleeves; collar and yoke of layered silk satin and twill with cut work and bead embroidery; crescent-shaped velvet decoration on collar and shoulders; beige silk satin visible through all-over slit." The Kyoto Costume Institute, Inventory Number(s)AC7712 73-30-3AB. . . . . #historicalgarments #gustavebeer #gigotsleeves #bouclés #cutwork #fashionhistory #renaissancerevival #cresent #Kyoto #1890s #bluedress #beadembroidery https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnf1K1tF2DB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l6rmbsnhnsde

[ambrorussa]

Honestly? My most comfortable 19th century bodice yet. I have full range of motion in these bad boys! I mocked up some supports for them, but I think I may wear it without for C&C just because I’m not sure I have the willpower to fix and finish them in the little time I have. The taffeta is so light and stiff anyway that they look pretty good as is. #1830s #christmasdress #historicalcostume #historicalsewing #plaid #silk #handmade #gigotsleeves