A Dedicated Follower of Fashion

Well, it wasn't as populated an event as we sort of had the impression it would be, but since there were five of us this time and we have no problem entertaining ourselves anywhere...a good time was had by all, I think! Allaire billed it as "see how they celebrated George Washington's birthday in the early 19th century!" so I told everybody to wear Regency...and then they were all in their usual 1836 costumes. EXCUSE ME, VERY MISLEADING. But we were terribly fashionable, if in the wrong year, so no one minded, haha. Actually I think "Tessa's friends" are starting to get a bit of a reputation... (for being obnoxious, I mean)

Obnoxious? Who, us?? Nevah!

As can be seen, I did not bother finishing the fur-trimmed pelisse, which was a Good Idea. Very balmy for February! Finally decided on my Little White Dress, worn (slightly crammed, really) over my shirt that goes with the pompom outfit (looked dumb, but I really wanted long sleeves that weren't wool! and I didn't take the spencer off at Allaire), and the black wool spencer. Gotta love Regency separates.

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Not finished, mind you, but if the event was tomorrow I'd be fine. Still need closures, trim, and buttons, which I will hopefully get all done tomorrow before work - but it's all put together, no raw edges hanging out or anything!

PS: Is there anybody coming on Saturday that's not on the FB event? I just want to make sure we've got everyone accounted for before we go off jaunting round the historic district!

Be amazed. I got up early, and mocked up/fitted the spencer sleeves. Left sleeve is sewn together and partially pinned on; hopefully I can get a good bit of the right one together before bedtime!

Took me long enough, yeah?

Only pictures on Mabel as of today, partly because I'll be wearing it in less than a week, and partly because I didn't work today, so I've got Really Bad Day Off Hair.


( The striped dress in all its, uh, glory )
( The black spencer thus far )