Why nobody posts photographs dressed in beautiful S.Belle or Civil War dresses?
Why nobody posts photographs dressed in beautiful S.Belle or Civil War dresses?
Last edited by Eryn; 01-08-2013 at 12:55 AM. Reason: Fixed thread title
Maybe because the war is over?
Well, I wear them at parties and getting the best compliments! I love it!
welcome Raili as far as your ? goes guess it 2013 not 1813 cheers Gina
They do. They are called "Reenactors"
http://www.google.com/search?q=civil...Iqn1iwKM9YHYCg
Eryn
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An ol' movie told me that sort of style is Gone With the Wind.
I would love to have a bunch of dresses like that. I can't think of anything more sensual!
Deedee
It's not wrong... but it is forbidden!
Ertn,
Here in SE Mo. we have and oldtime day every year, there is a lady who will fit you and make one for you BMG does it cost.
Every time that I put a dress on, there is a southern belle in a dress.
Could you imagine how much closet space you would need to accomodate those fashions. Although I have a walkin closet I dont believe I would be able to accomodate them.
Michelle
I would think that for most of the ladies here dressing is a hidden activity. A hoop skirt is hard to hide. And I also think that most ladies here dress to pass. But I'm also sure that most would love to try one. Dear Raili you should post your own pix. Get the ball rolling.
I would love to try one on at least once before I die, but the cost will probably not allow it to happen. Some day for Halloween maybe.
I know enough to know I don't know enough.
Peace
I have a princess style hoop and petticoat wedding dress.
It takes a LOT of closet space, hard to get through doors, too much floorspace taken up in a small room and I ride home in the back of a van when I give it an outing.
Work on your elegance,
and beauty will follow.
Regarding Carrie's reference tro "GWTW"...... do any of you remember the skit by Carol Burnett and Co, wherein she emerges down the staircase to Harvey Corman.... and is wearing drapes, with a drapery rod over her shoulders.... and she sez, "Oh, this old thing.... I saw it in the window and couldn't resist it......."?????
Karen you really do crack me up!
Hi Raili and welcome to CD. I love the style of dresses you talk about. They are incredibly pretty, but as has all ready been eluded to, they take up a lot of space. I have some prom dresses that are of a similar style and I have problems with storage. If you have some pics please feel free to share!
Charlotte
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Cause I for one would never fit into one
I get kidded once in awhile about liking the styles of the 1960's, let alone the 1860's. I think the dresses are great for Reenactors and period parties. They are not very practical for ordinary daily wear.
Raili, if that's your thing why don't you post some pictures? I think one reason most people don't get those types of dresses is where would you buy them?
you can buy them on eBay
you can buy them on eBay starting at $70
thay start at $70 on ebay