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This is an example of the Garibaldi blouse that was popular in the mid 1800's. It
has dropped shoulders and a fitted waist. For the people out there who are like
me, you would never be seen in public with your shirtsleeves showing. It was
like the people at ren faires who wear the corset on the outside. You would always
have a jacket or vest over your blouse. If you had chores to do, I guess you
probably would get as comfortable as you needed to get the work done.The skirt
has 4 yards of fabric. The bonnet and neckstring match the skirt. I don't know
if they would have been so matching then. Most bonnets were made from leftovers
and scraps. Thanks to Nan for letting me put her here. |
Here is my friend, Sue. (Thanks for being a very intrested
customer). She picked a Period Impresions pattern. It is a workdress of
the 1850's. This is the basic workdress with full cuffs to roll up for chores.
The bodice is slightly gathered to a set-in waist band. We have talked about ways to dress this up for an evening out. All you need to do is add a white collar with a cameo pin. Maybe a small hoop under the skirt, a fancy shawl and you are ready for the town. She also has a wide brim straw hat that ties under the chin. |
These two pictures are of the same dress. Notice how the
collar and hoop adds just enough to make it a middle class dress vs. the workdress
look. If you added a fancy bonnet or wide brim hat with flowers and feathers
this would be a great daydress for walking around camp. Just think about the
persona you are trying to portray. It dosen't take much to make yourself look
like you are of a higher class. |
