There is a Murder Mystery event at my local library this weekend, which means we will sit in a dark room solving a ghastly murder with the help of Sherlock Holmes. Since I'm one of the hosts, I had to put together a quick and simple Edwardian-looking costume for this event.
With no time for sewing and no budget to buy/rent anything from the costume store, I just raided my closet and picked out a few items that could pass for 'Edwardian'. Behold, the result:
Skirt-SisterS point--Blouse-thrifted, UFF--Belt-H&M--Cameo-VeroModa--Boots-Vagabond--Hat-H&M
Now, mind you, this is hardly 'authentic' Edwardian attire. But since my modest goal was to attempt a recreation of a look that seems vaguely Edwardian, I think I managed pretty well.
If you need a quick and easy costume for an event, Edwardian, or more specifically the Gibson Girl, is fairly easy to put together. You probably already have most of these things in your closet or could find them at your local thrift store.
Look for a long A-line skirt and a button-up blouse, preferably white and frilly. Extra points if you can find one with leg o'mutton sleeves. A belt ties the whole look together (and hides the elastic band on your skirt). A hat and some simple jewellery like a string of pearls or a cameo would do nicely.
Of course, such a loose interpretation would greatly offend historical costumers, but if you just want a simple Halloween costume for Anne of the Green Gables, you can get away with cutting a few corners.
With no time for sewing and no budget to buy/rent anything from the costume store, I just raided my closet and picked out a few items that could pass for 'Edwardian'. Behold, the result:
Now, mind you, this is hardly 'authentic' Edwardian attire. But since my modest goal was to attempt a recreation of a look that seems vaguely Edwardian, I think I managed pretty well.
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| Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Newton Phelps-Stokes, John Singer Sargent, 1897 |
If you need a quick and easy costume for an event, Edwardian, or more specifically the Gibson Girl, is fairly easy to put together. You probably already have most of these things in your closet or could find them at your local thrift store.
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| Portrait of the Spencer sisters, 1902 |
Look for a long A-line skirt and a button-up blouse, preferably white and frilly. Extra points if you can find one with leg o'mutton sleeves. A belt ties the whole look together (and hides the elastic band on your skirt). A hat and some simple jewellery like a string of pearls or a cameo would do nicely.
Of course, such a loose interpretation would greatly offend historical costumers, but if you just want a simple Halloween costume for Anne of the Green Gables, you can get away with cutting a few corners.
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