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Clothing and Fashions of the Edwardian Era

三月 27th, 2016

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With shows and movies like Downton Abbey making a splash in pop culture, Edwardian clothing has soared in popularity. However, there is an important history to Edwardian clothing that is sometimes forgotten. Edwardian clothing allowed women to stray away from the constricting and unhealthy Victorian corset. This style offered more comfortable, versatile clothes that let women remain active.

The Edwardian era began in 1901, and its styles strayed away from the previously established norms of the last 100 years. More so than in the Victorian era, it was common to see Edwardian women sporting blouses and skirts instead of full ensembles. Women also commonly wore natural-waist dresses that didn’t require hoops or as many petticoats as traditional Victorian clothes. In fact, some were completely straight sheath dresses that required few (if any) petticoats. This was incredibly important to note as women’s fashion continued to change and skirts eventually became shorter in the 1920s.

Wholesalelolita.com will be able to help you with any Edwardian clothing that you may want for your next Downton Abbey party, Somewhere in Time gathering, or historical reenactment. No matter the kind of dress you’re looking for, Recollections will have it in stock or will be able to create it for you. We even have the Edwardian accessories, like fans, gloves, and parasols, to make your look as accurate as possible. We even have the flamboyant hats complete with feathers and bows that will make your look authentic. Begin searching here for your next Edwardian clothing look and then complete it with accessories from all over our website!

Victorian Fashion – Dresses and Skirts of the Victorian Era

三月 25th, 2016

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The Victorian Era is named for Queen Victoria, who reigned in England from 1837 to 1901. As you might imagine, fashions changed dramatically over this 60-year span, but the changes didn’t happen as quickly as you might think. During the early years of the Victorian era, travel and communication were much slower than today, so a particular style might stay in fashion for many years. It wasn’t until faster methods of travel and communication were possible, that popular styles began to change more rapidly, causing fashionable women to bemoan the cost of keeping their wardrobes up with the current trends.

The entire era reflects a certain romance and gentility, fostered in great part by the beautiful and much adored Queen Victoria for whom the entire era is named. In the early years, and throughout the period, the image of a woman was one of fragile beauty and domestic enterprise. It was the man’s responsibility to provide a home and income, and the lady was to make that home a place where the family was nurtured and prepared for the future. Clothing for women was utterly feminine, and was designed to emphasize the much-admired small waist. Ladies wore as many as seven petticoats under their voluminous skirts, and bodices were high necked, long sleeved, and tightly fitted to the body.

The invention of the sewing machine in 1844 meant that clothes could be more lavishly trimmed than ever before. About the same time, lace machinery was developed to make lace at a fraction of the cost of hand-made lace. This meant that elaborate trims and flounces soon appeared on nearly every garment. Chemists developed new dyes that were cheaper than before and were much more vibrant than the old animal or vegetable dyes, which popularized clothing in bright colors.

Toward the end of the era (about the 1890’s) women’s fashions became simpler and less extravagant and bustles fell out of fashion. The new, looser dresses gave way to a more flowing look. Corsets were still worn, but became slightly longer to provide the slimmer shape that was coming into fashion. Fabric became thinner to the point of being sheer, and lavish embroidery and lace inserts were a preview of the lacy lingerie dresses that would soon come with the Edwardian era. Clothing sets which included a skirt, blouse and jacket emerged as a practical and acceptable way to dress.

Find The Perfect Civil War Dresses For You

三月 24th, 2016

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Are you ready to look like a regular Southern Belle at your next historical event? You would look stunning wearing one of Wholesalelolita’ Civil War dresses. The Civil War was an incredibly important moment in America’s history. Almost every person living in the United States knew someone fighting or who had passed away during the war. The style of Civil War era clothing is one of the most quintessential looks of the entire Victorian period because it happened right in the middle of the era and because it embodied many of the fashions seen throughout the area.

Civil War dresses were characterized by hoop skirts. In fact, Civil War ball gowns had some of the widest hoop skirts of the era, and the skirt itself could take up more than five yards of fabric. Along with a hoop skirt, most Civil War dresses were worn with a corset, which cinched in the waist. Finally, crinolines were also a necessity for Civil War dresses. Crinolines were stiff petticoats that helped support the skirt of the dresses. For as extravagant as the Civil War dresses were, wealthy women would change sometimes five times a day as a way to demonstrate their wealth.

Browse our collection of Civil War dresses below to find the one that is perfect for you. We sell separates like skirts and jackets as well as full Civil War ball gowns. We also have all the accessories you need, like gloves and jewelry, so that your look can be complete. Our Civil War era clothing will have you looking like you just walked off a plantation in no time.

Yellow Victorian Southern Belle Period Costume Dress 4X 5X

三月 23rd, 2016

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Yellow Victorian Southern Belle Period Costume Dress 4X 5X

Here is a custom made dress in the style of around 1859

It is two pieces

There is a lot of wide ruffled wide lace

An accent of striped satin ovals circle the bodice top and overskirt hem

The red flowers are pinned on, so you can change the look of the dress

Two matching red floral hair clips are included

The bodice is boned and fastens in the back with hooks and eyes

It is a flat corset style

There are sleeves that have an elastic top so they can either be on top of your shoulder or slipped down onto your arm

The skirt has a white satin ruffled underskirt and a soft yellow overskirt

It fastens with two buttons for extra security

All seams are neatly finished and all elastic is hidden or soft so it won’t hurt your delicate skin

Hand made with love by Aunt Debbie

That is me in the picture. I am too short for the dress, so the skirt is actually longer

The drawing is the inspiration for this dress from Paris in 1859

Shown over a full hoop crinoline, which is not included

Note – Color shown may vary due to a variety of factors (lighting, monitors, etc.)

Size:

These are actual dress measurements For best fit, your chest should be exactly 55” This dress can be worn without a bra
Bodice – Chest	55”
waist	58”
Shoulder-waist	17”

Skirt length	47”
Skirt waist	58”

Victorian Purple Satin Day Dress Costume READY TO WEAR

三月 22nd, 2016

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Victorian Purple SatinDay Dress Costume READY TO WEAR

This is your chance to have a fabulous Victorian Bustle Costume ready-made off the rack, and ready-to-wear by stellar Victorian seamstress, Christine Hall!

Note :

“This Victorian Costume consists of 3 pieces: underskirt, overskirt and bodice. It is made in beautiful dark purple Satin, purple and black brocade and black rose brocade. Trimmed with yards of Venice lace in various places throughout the dress.”

Description:

The Day bodice is made in the brocade fabric with a purple Satin vest inlay and buttons lining down the front with eight ornate black buttons. The collar, cuffs and entire hem of the bodice has been trimmed with a small black Venice lace. The bodice is fully lined and underlined entirely with 100 percent cotton fabric and is very lightly boned with steel boning.

The underskirt is made in the black rose brocade trimmed with a 6″ knife pleated trim at the hem. The skirt closes at the back with hooks and eyes.The overskirt is made of the purple Satin trimmed with lots of Venice lace along the outer edges of the skirt. Also, a large black lace applique’ adorns the center front of the apron. The back is bustled and can be adjusted with ties on the inside of the skirt for different looks and for easy ironing.

Shipping and insurance will be added to the total.

Any questions you might have regarding this outfit are all welcome, and she will get back to you right away.

Condition:

Newly made and Mint condition.

Jewelry not included, unless otherwise stated.

This item is sold and no longer available.

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Gothic Sparkle Marie Antoinette Gown~Custom

三月 22nd, 2016

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Gothic Sparkle Marie Antoinette Gown~Custom

This is a beautiful gothic style gown! Makes a beautiful theme wedding gown, or a totally dramatic Marie Antoinette gown or custume. This is a custom-made gown, so we can do *any* color in Silk Dupioni, line it in black crepe back satin….and we use black soft lace for the undersleeves, black hooks down the front, and large scalloped black beaded trim with black sequins around the rounded overskirt and bottom of sleeves. We also put a black beaded fringe around the oversleeve….so this gown has a nice little sparkle!

This gown includes a full underskirt done in silk, with a waistband and hook. The bodice goes on like a jacket hooking down the front. The overskirt is attached to the bodice. The bodice is lined, and boned. The overskirt can be rounded, as shown, or squared. There are loops and ribbons inside the overskirt so you can bustle it up if you wish. Hoop skirt can be added below, jewelry can be found in the jewelry catagory. This makes a gorgeous gown for any special occasion or portrait. Matching girls dress will be added soon.

Add trims and roses…Here you can add the trims as shown to the bottom of the gown, with or without added train. This is a large sparkle beaded trim…..comes in black, white/silver…white, ivory and ivory/gold. If you want another color, pattern may vary. This adds the large trim around bottom of underskirt, and rose trim to the neckline if you wish.

Victorian Costume Dresses for Sale

三月 22nd, 2016

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Victorian Costume Dresses for Sale

Victorian costume dresses come in all colors and styles at reasonable prices. Perfect for first time Victorian dress costumes for Civil war, a Victorian ball, Dickens fair, Christmas caroling and theatrical productions. After you select a dress be sure to add a hoop skirt, Victorian bustle dress, corset, jewelry, and Hats.

For lace tea dress look under Edwardian era dresses .

2016 Preliminary Schedule Overview more details will be added as they are finalized

一月 21st, 2016

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2016 Preliminary Schedule Overview
more details will be added as they are finalized

Thursday, August 4
The weekend starts Thursday evening with a formal dinner at the Nahant Country Club, in the early Victorian mansion of Frederick Tudor. Enjoy a delicious feast, in period splendor. Before dinner you might enjoy the view from the piazza.

Friday, August 5
The classes start Friday. Schedule will be announced as soon as it it finalized. After a break for dinner we’ll enjoy a Seaside Soirée at Egg Rock an elegant mid-Nineteenth Century mansion. Turn-of-the-Century or Victorian evening attire, something nautical, or modern evening dress is suggested for the evening. Hoopskirts are discouraged due to space concerns. We encourage guests to arrive a little early to stroll the grounds and enjoy the spectacular view.

Saturday, August 6
Saturday’s schedule will include classes, schedule TBD. We’ll dance into the night at The Grand Ball: An Evening In Vienna at the Town Hall.

Sunday, August 7
Sunday afternoon we return to our Summer estate, Egg Rock, and enjoy a concert followed by tea and dancing. The weekend will conclude with a promenade to East Point, a highlight of the weekend and once the site of the Nahant Hotel, where we will enjoy spectacular, almost 360 degree, ocean views.

If you are staying over on Monday, we might head over to Zimman’s Fabric Store in Lynn for some shopping before heading to RI for the second part of the dance week.

1890s ball scene

1912 tea party

18th Century Sackback Gown

一月 6th, 2016

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18th Century Sackback Gown

The bodice is cut separately and worn open at the front to reveal a decorated stomacher and petticoat. The entire gown can be worn over a corset or the bodice itself can be corseted instead. The gown shown is worn over small pocket hoops. It would be possible to create a larger more elaborate skirt over panniers.

The Sack dress was one of the most popular styles of gown worn during the mid to late eighteenth century. Suiting ladies of all shapes and sizes, it consists of a box pleated back falling from the shoulders to the floor. The bodice is cut separately and worn open at the front to reveal a decorated stomacher and petticoat. The entire gown can be worn over a fully boned corset or the bodice itself can be corseted instead. The gown shown is worn over small pocket hoops. It would be possible to create a larger more elaborate skirt over panniers.

Inspiration for this gown came from the style and colouring of the Madame de Pompadour painting by Boucher and Madame Tussaud’s portrait of Madame De Barry, Louis XV’s last mistress (below).

If you appreciate decoration, this is a style to enjoy!
Possibilities for embellishment are endless – trimmings can be applied to the edge of the bodice, skirt, petticoats and the stomacher. These can be frilled, pleated, ruched, beaded or embroidered and lace and ribbons were very popular at the time. It is not necessary to have a distinct contrast – self-coloured decoration is very effective. If you appreciate decoration, this is a style to enjoy! Possibilities are endless - trimmings can be applied to the edge of the bodice, skirt, petticoats and the stomacher. These can be frilled, pleated, ruched, beaded or embroidered and lace and ribbons were very popular at the time. It is not necessary to have a distinct contrast - self-coloured decoration is very effective.

If you appreciate decoration, this is a style to enjoy! Possibilities are endless - trimmings can be applied to the edge of the bodice, skirt, petticoats and the stomacher. These can be frilled, pleated, ruched, beaded or embroidered and lace and ribbons were very popular at the time. It is not necessary to have a distinct contrast - self-coloured decoration is very effective.

This gown can be constructed in a multitude of fabrics and colour. This will probably depend on whether it is destined to be a wedding gown or a theatre costume. As shown the main gown is in a pale teal green regal silk dupion. The sleeve and stomacher bows are in “antique rose” silk taffeta and the ruched trim in a shot pink/gold chiffon.£3200 to make as shown including all fabrics. Price will vary according to fabrics and decoration used.