Sirley Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hello everyone I wanted to create a seperate topic from "Schedule of events over the Eternal Twilight weekend". I could see that a lot of us would end up spamming that thread with ideas, links, photographs, talks and inspirational things on what we are going to wear for the 1901 Chicago Party, Sunday. Personally I intend to dress up if I can manage. I am awful at sewing; I don't have a lot of money and not a lot of time. I will try though! I intend to wear a raincoat and wellingtons for the La Push Beach Party and I intend to wear a dress for the Prom Casino Party. That is in theory dressing up, it might not be as difficult to put together as this one, but in my opinion this idea is just so fascinating! It's hard to come up with ideas, the era before 1901 was Victorian, but as far as I can tell that was only in the United Kingdom and its colonies. This is in Chicago after all. In 1901 - 1910 we should have the Edwardian era; question is if it is the same in US. I thought about heading to the library for an art book, maybe I could find some painting from around 1901 and be inspired by a dress there. We will see :) So discuss here, share links, photographs, ideas, how far are you? Got a drawing of it? Where do you find inspiration? Etc. For La Push Beach Party, go here. For Prom/Casino Themed Party, go here. Adding a post from the other thread here, to start this off, because I think the information and the link is very helpful. http://www.vintageblues.com/history_main.htm In fact, fashion came from France, so in the US, it was slightly the same trends as in Europe. All the paintings I've found show the same kind of dresses. If you find something more interesting, I'd be glad to know it =) That'd be great if you find that there is something different, and share it here ^^ I'm still making some research, but I can't find anything else than that. I think I'm just gonna get inspired from the style and design something myself...luckily my moms a tailor so she will make my dress if i ask her nicely. She's already working on my dress for my birthday The theme is Bond Glam UPDATE! So i was browsing my cupboard last nite and discover a really cute blouse...i bought it a long while ago but it totally reminds me the Edwardian style...or something along those lines. I also have a cute grey skirt but its too short...so i'm just gonna ask my mom to make me another skirt but the top style wud b th same. I also found the perfect prom dress Its red, bare back. I'm gonna add satin gloves and pearls and i'm done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/timeline.php?dt=1900 Some more pics :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlistara Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 OMG, the more I see, the more I get confused... This is so not my style and I have not a clue where to get clothes like that without spending a fortune. I might have to just miss out on a proper outfit for that night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aakerman Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Haha, I don't think it is many peoples style. For sure not mine either ;P Ill do what I can though =) but yeah obviously stitching a skirt and a blouse together here and there won't look like an original.. nothing to do about that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirley Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Haha, I don't think it is many peoples style. For sure not mine either ;P Ill do what I can though =) but yeah obviously stitching a skirt and a blouse together here and there won't look like an original.. nothing to do about that though Yeah i totally agree :) But i guess as long as we try we will b fine I know for a fact that my costume wont be exactly what is meant by the theme but i still love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timpe Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 OMG, the more I see, the more I get confused... This is so not my style and I have not a clue where to get clothes like that without spending a fortune. I might have to just miss out on a proper outfit for that night... Don't panic!! If you can find a high necked blouse (think Lady Di when you first apeared in the 1980's) and a long skirt, you are pretty much there. Just tuck the blouse into the skirt and add a brooch at the neck, put your hair up if you have long hair and add some black boots/black shoes and dark tights and you are good to go. If you don't have a blouse with a high neck then even a plain shirt would do - just button the top button and tie a black velvet ribbon in a bow at the neck, add a shawl around your shoulders and you have an approximation of the Victorian school teacher look. I don't think any of us are going to be all that historically accurate, and I don't think it matters. As long as we are wearing something other than our ordinary jeans and T's, I think it's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Those of you in the UK should nip into New Look where they're selling a high neck white blouse which is perfect for the party. It's a very reasonable £20.00. I've already nabbed one for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks Betty :) I read somewhere for evening wear they would have round neck dresses like this : I'm hoping to find the same shape of dress :) I can't wait to see everyones outfits now K x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinalou Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 i like those ^ i think im going to wait till the last minute to get mine keep hunting till i find the perfect outfits for each party! plus lose some pounds :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I've ebayed myself out, saw this dress and couldn't resist I'm hoping it'll suit ok for the party :) What do you think :) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isa_lily Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 the dress is so beautiful !!!! You're gonna look gorgeous and dazzling =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 the dress is so beautiful !!!! You're gonna look gorgeous and dazzling =) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikeguerajumper Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) the dress is so beautiful !!!! You're gonna look gorgeous and dazzling =) Thanks Love the color.. and it is a great dress.. you're lucky you are all squared off for that party! Edited October 21, 2008 by bellsfromep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 :) I'm glad you like it, I think it was a pretty awesome buy and to make it better I was stuck in a bidding war with someone that clearly wasn't going to give up so I did thinking I'd just find something else, so the other person won... but where the seller has lots in stock she gave me a second chance offer at the price I stopped bidding at so I got it for £38 which I think is a bargain considering she sells them for around £90+ on a buy it now Aaaand to make it even better I don't have to wear heels underneath lol! Uggboots ! No one would ever know heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timpe Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 :) I'm glad you like it, I think it was a pretty awesome buy and to make it better I was stuck in a bidding war with someone that clearly wasn't going to give up so I did thinking I'd just find something else, so the other person won... but where the seller has lots in stock she gave me a second chance offer at the price I stopped bidding at so I got it for £38 which I think is a bargain considering she sells them for around £90+ on a buy it now Aaaand to make it even better I don't have to wear heels underneath lol! Uggboots ! No one would ever know heh It's perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrachel_owenx Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 http://www.asos.com/Nicola-Roberts-Girls-A...=Black&sh=0 This is what im wearing its very Chiago thats why i picked it cos its Chiago themed. I didnt wanna go with the victorian thing cos that didnt reallt happen in USA. I think alot of people will have a huge verity of diffrent types of dresses! But flapper dresses like this one were very much "IN" all around america between 1900-1930 so i think its ideal :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thats stunning :) I think your right about everyone wearing different things. I had thought the Flapper style came in in the 1920's, but my Fashion history is close to non existant so . This party thread's like a little educational thread, I think I know more about the Victorian era now than I ever did before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebecca-is-cullen-addict Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 http://www.asos.com/Nicola-Roberts-Girls-A...=Black&sh=0 This is what im wearing its very Chiago thats why i picked it cos its Chiago themed. I didnt wanna go with the victorian thing cos that didnt reallt happen in USA. I think alot of people will have a huge verity of diffrent types of dresses! But flapper dresses like this one were very much "IN" all around america between 1900-1930 so i think its ideal :). Yeah that's so pretty and totally in the 1900's style : ] Do you know peeps were I can find a pretty dress very cheap ? I was thinking looking in stores in Paris who sell vintage clothes but if you have an other idea for me I'll take : D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 No idea what I'm gonna wear for this one... May I wear my belly dance outfit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinalou Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 im going to end up showing in my night dress at this rate i have no idea what to look for, for this paticular themed party everyone please continue posting photos of there dresses for the party i need inspiration! the dress is so beautiful !!!! You're gonna look gorgeous and dazzling =) Thanks Love the color.. and it is a great dress.. you're lucky you are all squared off for that party! that dress is gorgeous kegan! your going to look dazzling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timpe Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I had thought the Flapper style came in in the 1920's, but my Fashion history is close to non existant so . You're right Kegan. 1926 was the year the Flapper style came in. Even in the early 20's skirts were worn below the knee, though they had begun to get straighter and shorter than the Edwardian style of the 1910's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynn Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I've ebayed myself out, saw this dress and couldn't resist I'm hoping it'll suit ok for the party :) What do you think :) ? I think that will be absolutely wonderful for the 1901 party! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneDoe Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I've ebayed myself out, saw this dress and couldn't resist I'm hoping it'll suit ok for the party :) What do you think :) ? Completely gorgeous! Wonder if I can add a few bows to my binbag!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegan5 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 :) have a look on ebay, that dress was a bargain... the seller has plenty of other colours and designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairbear Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i might just find a long skirt and tuck a silk blouse into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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