Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Regency Dress


I'm loving this dress!

Actually, I don't know anything about the painting - artist, date, subject. I love that V front and the fullness of the skirt! I'd love to make my white silk dress like this, but I don't think the V bodice would look that great with the Pelisse, so I'm sticking to another design.
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  1. That is really fantastic! If you ever do find anything about the painting, I would love to know more. It really shows the move from the early chemise a la reine to the full on regency gowns!

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  2. This dress is indeed beautiful! Thanks for sharing this painting - I've never seen it before.

    I have to say that to me, this young woman shares a resemblance with Carey Mulligan. She played Kitty Bennett in the 2005 P&P movie.

    Here's a picture of her : http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/01/13/carey_mulligan_kcapnqnc_300.gif

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