Pink Project part 1: Stays

[anotheranon]

(crossposted to dressdiaries)

Finally got the photos uploaded: they are the first things in the slideshow in my Historic Costuming photo folder.

Some notes re: style/shape: These are made to go under a ca. 1800-1815 Regency or "empire" gown (think Josephine, or Dolley Madison). The intention wasn't to pinch the waist, but to smooth the waist and belly while pushing your bust upwards - sort of a long-line push up bra, which it does admirably :)

The two holes in the front are for the laces that hold the busk in place - this was laced tightly enough that it stayed on it's own. Because of the length of the stays, you stand/sit up very straight indeed with these on! The lacing at the hips is so you can sit down comfortably!

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[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! Mebbe someday I'll get that ambitious ...

[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

Ohhhhh, Allison! That is completely, totally awesome. And I thought the Farscape coat (which I still covet, btw) was the end all.

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[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Thank you :) I always try to make each succeeding project better than the last!

<gears turning>.....Hmm. I do still have some of that green and black vinyl left over. I wonder if Aeryn would wear a corset like this? Or would jacket + corset be too matchy-matchy?

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[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, no - it would be stunning! She would definitely wear it!!!