Historical

The year is 1875, Paris. The lady of Artois, a tenacious active woman of the day, is looking for a day dress that will allow her to stroll the grand promenade on a warm summer afternoon. She does not like all the frill and layered monstrosities that are in fashion at the moment. Not a boorish amount, but a simple day dress with enough trims to be fashionable. Lightweight linen and pale pastels are the order of the day. The project allowed for a lot of technique and historical research. The sleeve length and shape were a factor when creating the look, along with the correct bustle shape for that era. Creating a bustle petticoat was the most challenging aspect of this project. After trying less sturdy options for wiring, Hoop wire was suggested. Having never worked with this material, there was some trial and error, but working with it turned out to be simple and an excellent choice.