This week the Vintage Fashion Guild celebrates all things inspired by the romance of the Regency period in Western fashion ca 1775-1825, and beloved author, Jane Austen. A popular subject for multiple film and theater adaptations, Austen is still utterly relevant and influencing fashion. High empire waist with low décolletage, draped gowns dominated for women during this period, while menswear gravitated towards darker colors and military influences advocated by clothier Beau Brummell. Channel your favorite Austen character in Empire waist dresses, soft florals, petticoats, white muslin, ditsy prints, straw hats, bonnets & other millinery items, ascots & cravats, Regency style jewelry, lace & ruffles, riding boots & equestrian wear, ladies heeled slippers, opera gloves, white & pastel gowns, men's casual linen suits, Laura Ashley prints, Grecian inspired draping, Spencer-inspired jackets, costume sewing patterns, fichus & collars, and 1970s regency revival gowns.
I have a 1950s pattern for a dress with Spencer jacket: Vintage 50s Full Skirt Dress Spencer Jacket Pattern 31
At The Vintage Merchant, we have this vintage 1960s Simplicity bridal gown/wedding party (or would be a really sweet prom dress) sewing pattern #6352 with empire waistline:
Antique White Cotton Nightgown Vintage 60s Maxi Dress - Black and White - Paisley Pattern - Empire Waist Vintage 1970s Wedding Gown - Daisy Lace - Leg O Mutton Sleeve - Hippie Chic Vintage 1960s Red Polka Dot Maxi Dress - Matching Apron - Empire Waist - Romantic - Red Chiffon - S Antique Cotton Nightgown with Lace Victorian Night Dress L XTall
How about a bakelite cameo?: This blue satin gown by Helga might have the right feel: 30s pale aqua silk nightgown: Edwardian cotton batiste nightgown:
Georgian Enameled Silver And Black Dot Paste Cross Pendant Necklace Antique Georgian 18K Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Seal / Fob Georgian Silver Chatelaine Watch Chain / Bracelet With Figural Medallion Georgian Pinchbeck Carved "Hush" Putto Intaglio Wax Seal Fob Antique Georgian Enameled Strawberry Form Vinaigrette
1970s Eyelet Lace Collar w/ Ruffle Edge Esemco 10K Gold and Garnet Basket/Cage Drop Earrings White Kid Leather Opera Gloves w/ Bakelite-covered Snaps - France (size 5) Swiss Linen Hanky (NWT) - for man or woman
A Classic! And the Costumes! Have a look back at the trailer for Sense And Sensibility just for fun . . . then follow the parade to our FB page to check out the abbreviated bio set to music!