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Lolita Polonaise

Dec. 17th, 2007 at 3:05 PM

two posts in one day! You know I'm trying to catch up here! This one's super recent!

A while back I posted pictures of my 18th Century Foundation garments, and talked about trying to create some unusual Lolita outfits for my wardrobe based of a more historical silhouette. Well after snatching moments to work on it here and there I finally finished it this weekend!

I went with a nice chocolate brown velvet. The underskirt is a cream cotton pique and the trim is pinked. I'm not holding out too much hope for it lasting very long that way, but in the mean time its so light and lovely, and seems to be standing up much better than I ever thought it would!

I was worried it would be super uncomfortable, but it's not so bad! Its worn over my 18th century stays and bum roll, which takes a little getting used to, and even though it's worn with the heavily boned stays, the bodice is also boned with spring steel to keep it taught and straight . (you'd never be able to get on a plane in this stuff)

The skirt can be worn looped up a la polonaise as here, or left to hang lose in the back.

Now just need to find a place to wear this stuff!

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hooveraardvark wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 08:16 pm (UTC)

that is fantastic! how is it when you sit down in the stays?

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 08:26 pm (UTC)

Straight! It makes you sit bolt upright, so you can't really lean back in a chair, but since the stays are holding you up any way it's not so bad.

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emilie1024 wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 08:49 pm (UTC)

I LOVE this! It's beautiful. I want one! You look fantastic in it.

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:35 pm (UTC)

Thanks! Wait till you see the fabric I have on order for the next one!!!!

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exploitedfairy wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 09:15 pm (UTC)

that looks so great, and I love your hair with a darker shade of violet! lovely!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:36 pm (UTC)

You know it's funny, my hair is fading out a bit at the moment, but when I put it up the colors kind of came alive again. Strange huh?

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cupcakery wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 09:15 pm (UTC)

Ooh, this is lovely. I keep meaning to make myself a pair of 18th century stays, but never get around to it.

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:37 pm (UTC)

they were a bugger of a project, but so worth it! I used one of the patterns in "Corsets and Crinolines" as a base for these. I hope you get round to making your own!!!

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skyewishes wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 10:06 pm (UTC)

Gorgeous! I love this design, so original. I'm glad to see your plans for 18th century pieces coming together. The only thing I would suggest is maybe a little ruffle on the sleeves? Your hair looks great too ^^

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:39 pm (UTC)

You know I had originally planned on doing the full arm ruffles, but feared the fabric was too heavy (saving them for a silk dress), then I was going to add a ruffle like on the skirt around the bodice and the sleeves, I just worried that it was getting too formal looking with such rich fabrics, and kind of wanted to keep it in some way every day? I still might try some small detachable ruffle for big nights out!

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pony_parade wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 10:44 pm (UTC)

If the skirt were a bit shorter, I would totally buy that. It's GORGEOUS. ♥o♥

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:42 pm (UTC)

I don't think this is a design that could ever sell, way too much hand finishing, difficult boning and foundation garments.

There might be a more street ready version one day though.

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lifeisforliving wrote:

Dec. 17th, 2007 10:50 pm (UTC)

You looked very lovely! ^_^

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:42 pm (UTC)

Thanks ^___^

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kitsunebaebe wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 12:20 am (UTC)

I already commented on the forum, but this really is just gorgeous! Your hair looks so lovely too!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:43 pm (UTC)

Thanks! I wish I had more hair to really get it big! (perhaps a trip to Sallys to buy some?)

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bejipan wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 12:59 am (UTC)

I love your hair in these photos, though, I do wish that the skirts were a little bit shorter, and that the bottom of the skirts belled out a little bit more.

It's so great to see someone actually make this style though! ^_^

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:34 pm (UTC)

To do the skirt that way would rather kill the 18th century silhouette though I would think.

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turbo_san wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:23 am (UTC)

You did an amazing job, as always!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:07 pm (UTC)

Thanks so much!

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l3leugrrl wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:28 am (UTC)

It looks lovely! And I adore your hair!!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:16 pm (UTC)

Thank you! I kept trying to get the hair to go bigger, but I don't have much to work with :(

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coyoterose wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:54 am (UTC)

Oh, this is gorgeous! And with velveteen and pique I can imagine it asks to be touched. :D You do such lovely work!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:45 pm (UTC)

Built to touch and shed! I keep getting little bits of velvet pile on every thing!!!!

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xelyna wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:06 am (UTC)

Holy crap that is so awesome *drools*
The silhouette from the side looks so perfect! Just like a painting!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:04 pm (UTC)

Thank you!!!! My dream is to one day look like Rose Adelaide Ducreux did in her self portrait. http://cinders.punt.nl/upload/Rose_adelaide_ducreux_color.jpg

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:42 am (UTC)

hello!

like victorian candy<3, i love it!. Wish you sold this things.

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:17 pm (UTC)

Re: hello!

In a perfect clothing world I could, but I don't think enough people are into straight lacing into corsets!

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hellowonderland wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:50 am (UTC)

That is really interesting~ I really-really love the brooch/pin you made to accent it. n_

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:05 pm (UTC)

Re: hello!

Thanks! I have some other pins as a possible Candy Violet item. (I love pins)

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wendyhouse wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 04:48 am (UTC)

Gorgeous!!!!!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:18 pm (UTC)

Thanks! (neat icon by the way!!!)

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karatekatkniter wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 11:53 am (UTC)

i just think it is insane that you can sew so well! it's gorgeous..but i don't need to tell you that!

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 02:25 pm (UTC)

Haha thanks! I was talking to someone the other day and realized I've been sewing now for about 7 years!!!! I had no idea I'd got so old!!

(you should see the hem lining on the skirt though, thats some appalling sewing right there!)

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kattykinns wrote:

Dec. 18th, 2007 01:41 pm (UTC)

wow that is so gorgeous <3

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 19th, 2007 01:27 pm (UTC)

Thanks!

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grrlstown wrote:

Dec. 19th, 2007 04:30 am (UTC)

aww, so lovely, as always!! great job with all that boning and all those stays. i admire you for also going the extra mile with the bum roll. :) i also like the short length... it's so modern! lovely, lovely work. :)

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vivcore wrote:

Dec. 19th, 2007 01:27 pm (UTC)

You gotta have a bum roll!!! It's the funniest named thing in my closet!

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tsukiyo_kisu wrote:

Dec. 19th, 2007 07:50 pm (UTC)

I love it! The whole outfit looks great on you too ♥

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 20th, 2007 01:48 am (UTC)

pretty pins!

I am in LOVE with the pink pin (and the one you're wearing with the rocco dress). Will you be selling the pins? i'd be the 1st one to buy! Me encantan!

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decadentdolls wrote:

Dec. 21st, 2007 01:58 pm (UTC)

That really is stunning. :)

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jan. 2nd, 2008 11:28 pm (UTC)

XD

OMG IT'S SO beautiful!!
i would do anything to model for your clothing!!
please consider =^^=
here's my myspace page if you ever do =^^=
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=136669003

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mimi_elizabetha wrote:

Feb. 5th, 2008 03:28 pm (UTC)

This one is truly a beauty. I really like the 18th century elements you used.

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