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06-28-2009, 02:49 PM
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Victorian Mourning
We've had a lot of events over the past few years that folks have worn their mourning attire to; whether it be a museum gala opening, a day at a SASS event, or even the unfortunate necessity to wear one to a memorial service. I know that out all of my dresses that I have made, next to my saloon outfits, my Merry Widow's dress has gotten the most use. My dress is very much a 'tongue in cheek' version of the more traditional mourning attires, but that is part of the beauty of SASS------its a fantasy sport and costumes are a big part of that fantasy. Several of us "old timers" have discussed mourning attire and the practices involved with it over the years, but we have a lot of new people here now that may like to hear about it as well. Not to mention that October is only 4 months away and a lot of clubs have Halloween themed shoots or other events during that month. What a blast to wear a mourning outfit to one of them!
This is the link to my Merry Widow outfit and all that was involved in making it. http://carolinabelles.net/vb/showthr...ht=merry+widow I know that a lot of ladies out there have some wonderful mourning goodies, like Widow's Weeds and her spider watch (that I am so green over). Please feel free to add whatever you want and post questions. This should be fun for all of us!
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner   www.ladylasalle.com   See? I can keep a secret!  Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress! 
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06-28-2009, 04:46 PM
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Several months ago I bought the coolest 1880's bonnet/hat on ebay that keeps calling to me to make a mourning ensemble to go along with it. I just might have to follow through with that. Nothing like buying an accesorie to get an outfit started!
BTW, I love that third picture! What a hoot!
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06-28-2009, 05:44 PM
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Hair jewelry was quite common----- from bracelts,rings,watch chains, brooches, and earrings...........
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner www.ladylasalle.com See? I can keep a secret! Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress!
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06-28-2009, 05:46 PM
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...............to some very elaborate hair art pieces.
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner www.ladylasalle.com See? I can keep a secret! Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress!
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06-28-2009, 05:50 PM
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Some brooches have simple locks of hair, braided or not, and some have sentiments written around the outside of the keepsake.
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner www.ladylasalle.com See? I can keep a secret! Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress!
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06-28-2009, 05:57 PM
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Black jewelry was note worthy, especial Whitby jet or guta percha (?sp)------some of it is just breathtaking. And this was mourning jewelry? Well, it makes me cry when I see it cause I sure wish I could afford it! It came in every size shape and form...........rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, hair combs........
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner www.ladylasalle.com See? I can keep a secret! Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress!
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06-28-2009, 05:58 PM
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....watch chains for both men and women, pendants, cameos, and even tiaras to wear with mantillas.
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner www.ladylasalle.com See? I can keep a secret! Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress!
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06-28-2009, 07:13 PM
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Here is the link to Sweet Violet's Victorian mourning creation. http://carolinabelles.net/vb/showthread.php?t=6230
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2008 SASS Convention Best Dressed Lady 1st Place Winner www.ladylasalle.com See? I can keep a secret! Shotglass's Unofficial Seamstress!
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