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Further adventures in trying to come up with a lolita dress suitable for wearing in a Virginia Summer
I started this a while ago, then kind of dropped it as I became convinced it was going to look stupid no matter what I did. Then with a rash of Jane Austin movies on TV over the last few weeks I decided to sit down and just finish this bad boy.
i was working with a regency period construction and patter for the top, can you see how there's no opening!? Back in the day they used to make a dress with flaps that fastened together in front, and a kind of "bib" that pinned over them so it looked like there was no opening! It's a fun construction, and you can make it bigger and smaller to keep a nice fit!
This dress didn't come out great, I was kind of sloppy with it since I was convinced it would look dumb in the end. Still with Summer almost over, I think I came up with a comfortable Summer Lolita dress.
I started this a while ago, then kind of dropped it as I became convinced it was going to look stupid no matter what I did. Then with a rash of Jane Austin movies on TV over the last few weeks I decided to sit down and just finish this bad boy.
This dress didn't come out great, I was kind of sloppy with it since I was convinced it would look dumb in the end. Still with Summer almost over, I think I came up with a comfortable Summer Lolita dress.
Comments
Also, are you wearing period stays with this, or was the bodice construction enough to get the desired effect? *scuttles off to watch Pride & Prejudice*
In the end it's without stays, the tabs under the bib front kinda lift the boobs on it's own for that high chested regency look. That's why I love it for summer!
and so fluffy!
I love this fabric and it suits you totaly :)
So cute : 3
I went looking to figure out how the bib-front worked, and I found this site had good pictures.
http://www.koshka-the-cat.com/drop_fron
If you like completely invisible closures though you should check out this one!... http://pupe.jp/item/NsKhwCNC2mex/KAUcUd
My biggest problem with closures (especially regular zippers) is where they "sit" on the garment. Who wants something that's practically a big, ugly *arrow* pointing to right to your butt? =_=;; And those regular zippers are near-impossible to put in well, even if you follow the instructions to the letter.
But invisible? Perfect every time. ;3
I love the knotting detail on the bodice; even though you say it didn't come out so nice, I think it's lovely.
Heheh the pink is so adorable. Wouldn't be lolita without the pink, and I love the ribbons. Reminds me of dresses my mom used to put me in when I was small.
I love the stuff these people make, it makes my head explode just thinking about them!... http://www.mauritia.de/en/ mostly 18th century, but wow!
Because it gets so expensive I'd just as soon make the clothes myself, I just happen to stink at following patterns...that and my sewing machine is ancient and has a grudge against all I try to do on it LOL. Machines.....
http://fashion-era.com/romantic_era.h
I've always found this the most peculiar period of fashion, and wonder if it can be made in a way that has enough historical elements to be recognizably romantic, but not look like a line backer in ribbons!? I so badly want to try it just to see if it can be done!
My two great loves - Jane Austen & Lolita - worn on your very sleeve (and otherwise all over you, too).
In fact, my "prom" dress was made in the regency style, and I still have it somewhere. It was simple as can be, and not quite frilly enough to pass as rori in my opinion. But I would willingly try to make one from scratch too, because now I am inspired.
I always wanted to try Regency Loli~ now I feel comfortable doing so!