Striped Robe a l'Anglaise

I was lucky enough to be invited to a wonderful Scarlet Pimpernel Dinner hosted by the amazing Jenny La Fleur. I wanted a new dress for the occasion so I took the opportunity to use some sumptuous raspberry and pink striped silk taffeta that I bought on sale a couple of years ago as well as white duchesse silk satin to make an early 1790s Robe a l'Anglaise. It was the most delicious fabric combination!

For details of my construction process, click here! (Coming Soon!)

After the Pimpernel Dinner I took my dress out to my alma mater, UNC Chapel Hill, and photographed it at the beautiful historic Forest Theatre. Scroll down for a few photos from the Pimpernel Dinner and my UNC photo shoot!

Lavender Redingote

I was lucky enough to join a whole flock of my amazing historical costumer friends for a Holiday Promenade around Colonial Williamsburg in December 2017. Naturally I needed to make a new outfit for the occasion! I used some lovely lavender wool that had been in the stash for quite some time to make a 1790s redingote. I also made a new hat and a very very last-minute white silk broadcloth waistcoat (that will be remade!). Our Holiday Promenade was documented by the insanely talented Gloria and Mike from In The Long Run Designs. All photos are theirs unless otherwise noted.

Carolyn and I matched perfectly in our pastel redingotes! This is one of the few photos taken on my very sub-par phone that day.

The Tiffany's Anglaise

I first made this early 1790s robe a l'anglaise in 2010. I call it the Tiffany's Anglaise because the colors remind me of Tiffany's. Here are some photos from the various outings this dress has taken!