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LavenderLover
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Mia
Georgia
USA
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 Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 07:31:16 AM
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Hi everybody! I have not been on in a while because we just moved to Georgia! Anyways, I love the Victorian era so much. I have been wanting to do a post on here seeing if anybody else liked the Victorian era as much as I do! I love the way they dressed, and i like to dress modesty, so I really like to dress like they did! I am just turning 14 like I said in my last post, and I really wanted to see if anybody had some fun Victorian tips! It can be fashion, beauty, etiquette, ANYTHING! Thanks so much! 
~ As Rosemary is to the spirit, so Lavender is to the soul ~ |
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montanafarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Vickie Harrell
Bigfork
Montana
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 08:17:05 AM
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Lavenderlover....which is also my favorite color...calling cards are a nice Victorian touch...women saved them as boys do baseball cards...research them and see what fun they really are...I love the Victorian fashion as well we are kindred spirits on that point
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 09:32:14 AM
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google victorian trading company or victoriantradingco.com
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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mickib
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Michele
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
267 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 2:01:55 PM
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| Tina, I really like the clothing at victorian trading company, thanks for the info! |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 5:21:49 PM
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Mickib, you are more than welcome, I just love all of their stuff, and prices are reasonable too...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 5:49:13 PM
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Not that I would EVER want women confined in unhealthy corsets again, but I have to admit a love for the graceful fashions of the Victorian era -- which actually covers several decades, right into the early 20th century, so there are a lot of "looks" to choose from. It's nice to find some that take our modern acceptance of natural body shapes into consideration, while allowing us to "dress up" like a proper Victorian lady :) I think the idea of calling cards is charming. You might also want to look into writing with a dipping pen and ink -- real letters, not texts! The older folks in your family would love to have a letter in their mailbox from you. As you get out into the world more, you'll also find that being able to hand write thank-you notes and so on (yes, even thank-yous after job interviews, as well as the more expected e-mail messages) will set you off as gracious, thoughtful and (dare I say it?) a cut above average.
Lace handkerchiefs are lovely, and often easy to find online. You might even try making your own, if you can sew a little.
I love the idea of hunting for Gunne Sax dresses! |
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LavenderLover
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Mia
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2011 : 10:30:44 AM
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Thanks everybody! The websites and ideas are great! I like taking little ideas from that era. Some stuff they did was crazy though! I love dressing with some flair to add to my farmgirl style! (:
~ As Rosemary is to the spirit, so Lavender is to the soul ~ |
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mndreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Vicky
Popple Creek
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2011 : 10:39:00 AM
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Hi Mia,
I have shopped at this place for many years. It used to be just through the catalog, but now you can webshop. It is not a store, only a warehouse. Has a ton of great stuff, but also has a wealth of info on the Victorian Era. Have fun!
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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mndreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Vicky
Popple Creek
MN
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2011 : 10:39:47 AM
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Hellooooo...maybe it would help if I post the website
http://www.amazondrygoods.com/
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Dec 17 2011 : 10:56:09 AM
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| I love Victorian literature, and so often you see little tidbits of information about what people wore. I love noticing those details in books by Louisa Alcott, Mrs. Gaskell, and others. (I don't think the Brontes were very reliable on fashion!) Wouldn't you love to get a new sprigged muslin made up for spring? And then trim a cap or bonnet to go with it? I can't even imagine the practical details, it just sounds lovely. I've noticed that museums often have textile collections that you can view online (like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston) but they don't usually describe the clothing in such sumptuous language. |
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
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mickib
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Michele
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
267 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 4:09:28 PM
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| Cathy, I saw part of "1900 House". It was fascinating. So was "Fannie's Last Supper". Chris Kimball from America's Test Kitchen cooked a huge meal from Fannie Farmer on a wood stove in a Victorian kitchen. Amazing. |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 12:30:27 PM
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Hi Mia!
Thank you for asking about the Victorian Era, I love all their clothes! One of the newest trends is called " Steam Punk " It is dressing like the Victorians with modern day items. It is really taking off and allows you to freely express your individual interpretation of Victorian dress. Some of us love wearing a corset, some of us don't, you can do either and it works!
Love all the ideas and links everyone is sharing too.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 7:43:39 PM
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I am crazy about the Victorian Era! Its my fav. I love Anne of Green Gables :-).
Farmgirl Bre
"By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life." Ps. 42:8 |
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podsandpetals
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Cindy
Genoa
NY
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 6:45:51 PM
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Ohhh! I love all things Victorian also! Check out my etsy shop- I make dried flower wreaths, very lush and Victorian cottage garden inspired. Victorians gave meanings to many flowers. The most well known is that roses stand for love. Look this up on line -it's very interresting. Then you can make flower bunches (tussie mussies) with hidden meanings.
Search etsy for gunnie sax dresses also -I've seen them there. -Cindy
www.podsandpetals.etsy.com
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 3:32:26 PM
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Ah! Mia, the Victorian era. It was the best of times & the worst of times. It is all things beautiful & of excess. The Victorians had new gained wealth that afforded them much :) The Victorians hold our attentions & our standards today would make them blush or swoon :) Come join us on the swap forum & create a Victorian Paper Doll ;)
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 3:49:19 PM
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.Hi Mia I also love the victorian era.I did one bathroom in victorian,Girls love it, men say to girlie . But I just love to read about that era. The women always seem so dainty and proper. Even the lauguage. Its all so pretty.
Blessings Marlee |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 07:06:37 AM
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| I am crazy for all things Victorian!!! Such lovely fashions, etc.! You might want to check the following website: www.sensibility.com It is run by a wonderful and talented woman who has patterns, forums, images, etc. of historical fashion from the Regency era all the way up to the WWII era-it's a treasure trove! Plus she has links to other sites that specialize in the Victorian era. Have fun! |
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westfork woman
True Blue Farmgirl
554 Posts
Kennie Lyn
Emmett
Idaho
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 08:12:21 AM
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I like the late Victorian, early Edwardian styles. With a Western twist. My grandmother wore riding skirts, high necked "waists" and boots with a big hat. I made an Edwardian outfit for our church's 100th aniversay. I made a gray denim walking skirt and blouse and wore it with my lace up ropers. I have mede bloomers, and corset covers, and would like to atempt to made a corset. There were corsets that didn't completly compress your inner organs. Before bras, corsets were the only thing to give any support. The bloomers and corset cover I made for me were out of black and white gingham. Pretty cute.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
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montanafarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Vickie Harrell
Bigfork
Montana
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 09:27:04 AM
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Westfork Woman...That is awesome! I would LOVE to be able to do that!...just not able to sew that good...Let us know if you ever start selling or doing custom items...would love to be a customer !
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westfork woman
True Blue Farmgirl
554 Posts
Kennie Lyn
Emmett
Idaho
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 1:33:42 PM
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I have thought about selling. I did a couple of things for cowboy action shooters. I make silk wildrags and did pretty good going to their shootouts. At the first show I only had wildrags, and all the women were just interested in clothes. Have you see the catalog for Cattle Kate? They are in Boise now, and I love their clothes.
My grandma was really one of those early cowgirls. My grandfather made her stop wearing her divided skirts, and bought Levi's for her. She had gotten hung up the brush while riding. He said if she was going to do a cowboy's job, she was going to dress like one. Her mother had a fit.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
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montanafarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Vickie Harrell
Bigfork
Montana
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 2:54:57 PM
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No I haven't seen the website...but I'll look...We are neighbors...that's great...let me know if you decide to sell some of your creations. I love the dresses they wore back then...and I have no problem wearing them everyday...there are alot of women here that have gone back to wearing long skirts and dresses. I love it !
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Farmgirl # 2554
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westfork woman
True Blue Farmgirl
554 Posts
Kennie Lyn
Emmett
Idaho
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 4:10:57 PM
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Vicki, where is Big Fork? It sounds familiar. DH and I traveled around Montana a couple of years, pulled the 5th wheel, once right thru Missula. We couldn't figure out how to get out of town, kept going around in a circle.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
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westfork woman
True Blue Farmgirl
554 Posts
Kennie Lyn
Emmett
Idaho
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 4:19:18 PM
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My sister and I share an Edwardian wedding dress. It was worn by the stepmother of family friend. The bodice is high waisted, and made from tissue thin pale pink silk, set over an ecru lace skirt lined with silk. It has little puffy sleeves, some pleats, ruffles and ruching. It is just so special. It was probably just above ankle length. It is in really good condition. My sister wore it once, but we have decided that it probably should just be put away.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
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montanafarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Vickie Harrell
Bigfork
Montana
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2012 : 07:53:42 AM
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Kennie...it's south of Kalispell...heading towards Missoula. I love those dresses...I wish I could sew
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