or the “I have no idea what I’m doing” wardrobe. Reader, I have become complacent. I am far too comfortable in the late 18th century, to the point where I get decidedly nervous and befuddled when venturing into a new time period. The latest excursion is into the mid-Regency period, about 1804-1814. It’s never been a period I’ve been super-attracted to, but with Bridgerton-mania in full swing, I would like to add some items to my mostly-non-existent Regency costume closet. Ackermann’s Repository, Evening Dress, March 1814. These pieces shall be… A basic white cotton evening gown A contrasting evening over-bodice A redingote/pelisse A day dress A wrapper or short gown Millinery – a fluffy cap, ruffled chemisette, and fur tippet I am not completely devoid of some pieces already. I have both the long and short Regency corsets from Redthreaded , a couple basic linen shifts, a suspender-style cotton petticoat, long gloves, a couple reticules, a great bonnet , shoes and boots, and sto
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