tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post1818087717510372908..comments2023-11-10T04:19:45.677-08:00Comments on American Duchess: V102: A Quick-n-Dirty Regency SpencerLauren Stowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00462200065542930752noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-10974801951007903072015-11-26T17:34:03.443-08:002015-11-26T17:34:03.443-08:00This is very cool. It looks fabulous! So the back ...This is very cool. It looks fabulous! So the back isn't perfect. Who stands backwards for a photo? Push comes to shove, you could always over a piece to make it look 'correct''. I agree with the others - this would be uber cute with jeans/leggings and boots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-83544471879828708102015-08-13T03:11:41.814-07:002015-08-13T03:11:41.814-07:00I love that you are so welcoming to people just ge...I love that you are so welcoming to people just getting started, and willing to show the behind the scenes, this is what I time for and could afford, solutions to getting a period "look" for those on tight schedules and budgets! (The ever fantastic "ugly puffer" comes to mind). I know this is an old post, but I'm just poking around all your regency era posts and costumes, and this post in particular is reassuring to me as a newbie that it's okay to start out with a butterick pattern for my first spencer, even if it's not totally period accurate (although I won't have to alter it, since it is supposed to be a regency pattern). Thanks for being so cool, and honest about the behind the scenes tricks!Renate Seline Zazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09647732892141319470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-89108937048809955322012-11-21T19:24:56.702-08:002012-11-21T19:24:56.702-08:00I love the idea of turning boring modern clothes i...I love the idea of turning boring modern clothes into lovely historical looking ones. I need to work at this. With my lack of funds, things like this are lifesavers!Laura Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402692693911867276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-58858234381067322982012-06-05T08:10:12.569-07:002012-06-05T08:10:12.569-07:00Im a costume designer and always believe that cost...Im a costume designer and always believe that costuming will interact with fashion - it keeps the art alive in a modern context. Good on you for experimenting. We have a term we use amongst costumiers - it's called hysterical costuming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-77250057508587390042012-04-12T09:11:29.588-07:002012-04-12T09:11:29.588-07:00Anytime, Tansy! I'll see if we can get a Farb...Anytime, Tansy! I'll see if we can get a Farb Party going for an event this year!Rowennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757364614589686606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-67675090829597986062012-04-12T00:59:14.678-07:002012-04-12T00:59:14.678-07:00I would never be able to tell it wasn't histor...I would never be able to tell it wasn't historically accurate...I think it looks fab. Its how my mum is planning to make my spenser for me.<br />As for steampunk regency...I think that would be cool.M'ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-2750174458756716822012-04-11T22:46:47.741-07:002012-04-11T22:46:47.741-07:00Thank you so much! There are time where I like to ...Thank you so much! There are time where I like to try to be as historical as possible, then other times where I don't care. It's in phases, like the moon... lol.. "waxing historical, waning historical.Lauren Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-27603764759847904172012-04-11T22:45:41.314-07:002012-04-11T22:45:41.314-07:00I'll have to try it that way :-) Maybe over a ...I'll have to try it that way :-) Maybe over a tank top that says "FARB" on it, heheLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-77129703738349071732012-04-11T22:44:34.713-07:002012-04-11T22:44:34.713-07:00That's a really good point. A friend of mine p...That's a really good point. A friend of mine pointed out that this could be steampunky .. Steampunk Regency? I like that idea :-)Lauren Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-57071467110737827262012-04-11T20:01:44.726-07:002012-04-11T20:01:44.726-07:00Being a perfectionist & historical purist take...Being a perfectionist & historical purist takes it's toll on the mind, and body. Your artistic expression with this garment is fresh, young, and absolutely freaking beautiful!Diary of a Vintage Modistehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463744241278065451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-85507594213630166822012-04-11T15:25:23.624-07:002012-04-11T15:25:23.624-07:00Sneaky and brilliant lol Love the colors!Sneaky and brilliant lol Love the colors!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068739602262080184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-77517832603857934562012-04-11T15:04:43.863-07:002012-04-11T15:04:43.863-07:00I think it's gorgeous!I think it's gorgeous!Robin's Egg Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940955157144789351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-69191196236314658752012-04-11T14:10:16.206-07:002012-04-11T14:10:16.206-07:00Authenticity be damned....sometimes you need to ha...Authenticity be damned....sometimes you need to have a little fun. And I second you, Rowenna....its screaming leggings and heeled boots to me! (Ie: Cont. Marines after hours dress up farby party....yes? )Tansy Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01826710085958902910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-73124969843831931962012-04-11T13:38:45.996-07:002012-04-11T13:38:45.996-07:00I agree- there's times when a period - style S...I agree- there's times when a period - style Spencer gives a fresh look to modern fashion. Look at how Steampunk has taken victoriana and created a new esthetic.Edwina Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747217143602084614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-47782422881485237722012-04-11T11:52:20.703-07:002012-04-11T11:52:20.703-07:00Some purists might not agree with me, but I think ...Some purists might not agree with me, but I think it's just fine, to once in a while take the less-than-completely-authentic route, and to have some fun and create something new. The back may not be "diamond-shaped," but the awesomeness of the military front ought to grab the attention, anyway!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345107062163004031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953319607326764763.post-4992034015097079562012-04-11T10:40:45.480-07:002012-04-11T10:40:45.480-07:00This could look just as cute with jeans and a tank...This could look just as cute with jeans and a tank as it does with a Regency ensemble :)Rowennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757364614589686606noreply@blogger.com