Me, photographed by Lani Teshima.
Vintage silk shawl (hehe!)
and 1780s style corset.
Welcome to my costume site. :) Here's some stuff from my costume closet:
1780's Corset - by Dark Garden Corsetry. Photo by my friend, Lani Teshima.
Regency Gown and Spencer - Pink cotton batiste gown and black velvet spencer jacket by Victoria Ridenour.
Regency Gown and Spencer - A more detailed view.
Regency Gown and Half-Robe - Same gown, with cotton half-robe by Sally Norton.
Regency Half-Robe - Close up of same.
1860 Ballgown - Front view of cream taffeta ballgown by Kali Pappas. The bertha is chiffon, decorated with ribbon Roses by Kali Pappas.
1860 Ballgown - Back view of same. The sash is chiffon. The bodice laces up the back with a satin cord.
1870's Summer Day Dress - Front view of linen gown by Victoria Ridenour with ivy embroidery by Kali Pappas. Based on May Archer's Newport archery dress from the Martin Scorsese film, Age of Innocence.
Back View back view of the same.
Another View as Carrie draws Kali. Photo by David and Carol Ann.
Yet another view of Kali with Carol Ann, photographed by David.
1870's Summer Day Dress in Sepia, by Lani Teshima - Three Views: side | Front | Back
1870's Ballgown - back view. Modeled by Debbie Manley.
1890's Ballgown - Front view of blue velvet gown by Victoria Ridenour. Lent by Robyn Berry.
1890's Ballgown - Back view of same.
1912 Luncheon Dress - By Tracie Arnold, based on the dress worn by Kate Winslet in Titanic.
1912 Suit - Front view of the 'Flying Suit' worn by Kate Winslet in Titanic. I purchased this reproduction from J. Peterman. Modeled by Debbie Manley.
1912 Suit - Side view of the same.
1912 Gown - Back view of the 'Swim Gown' worn by Kate Winslet in Titanic. I purchased this reproduction from J. Peterman. Modeled by Debbie Manley.
Blue 1930s Dress - By ReVamp. I look awful in these pictures - don't look at me, look at the clothes!
Red silk 1940s Evening Gown Front and Back - By ReVamp. It's a bit wrinkled in this shot
Green 1940s Dress Front and Back - by Revamp.
Glammy Looks:
- Corset Girl, by Lani and photoshopped by Me.
- Fake Hair, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
On The Way: Another ca. 1880 natural-form "bustle" ensemble, more modern ensembles...corset photos...&c.
Here is a sampling from my vintage fashion plate collection...
1812 Ballgown from La Belle Assemblee
1812 Day Gown from La Belle Assemblee
1812 'Morning Walking Dress' from La Belle Assemblee - That overcoat thingy is called a pelisse.
1812 'Evening Dress' from La Belle Assemblee
1812 'Winter Walking Dress' from La Belle Assemblee - Another pelisse.
1812 'Evening Full Dress' from La Belle Assemblee
Late 1870s Gowns - Pelisse, dinner/evening gown, day gown, ballgown, day gown.
And some good links...
The Greater
Bay Area Costumers' Guild
The
Costume Gallery
Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion
Sense & Sensibility - Jennie Chancey's online catalog and Titanic gown reproduction information.
Trystan's Costume Closet - Excellent projects from a sweet lady.
Padawan's Guide - Star Wars Prequel costumes.
FetishKitten - great gothic fashion resource.
Dianne's Estate Jewelry Stores - Great people, great vintage and antique pieces, great prices!
Torrid - marvellous plus-sized clothing for alternative dressers!
TartBlossom - crimped glam/goth hairpieces and supplies.
Kathryn Quinn's fine extensions/hairpiece site.
The Bay Area English Regency Society page
The Bay Area Country Dance Society
The Country Dance and Song Society
The Art Deco Society of California
Period Events and Entertainments Re-creation Society page features the group's loaded schedule of creative events.
Site of the famous Gaskell Balls. Years of Victorian insanity at the Oakland Scottish Rite Temple.
The Lively Arts History Association in SoCal.