I think I have been selling myself short. For years I've relied upon plain tall white stockings for historical events, occasionally swit...

I wonder about pinterest sometimes. It seems super cool, certainly, but then I find something wonderful (on this pinterest board ) and canno...

So, I've noticed this thing about 1870s dresses. Sometimes they have a hilarious little triangular pocket. A parasol pocket? You tell me...

On one hand, I really love this dress. It is so beautifully fitted and attractive, the fabric is lovely, and it is just striking. On the oth...

Of course, it is a Worth. Of course, it belongs to the Met and not to me. Still, I love wheat as a motif. Not sure why, but it just speaks...

I love our now-annual regency ball in February in Salem, MA. There are a lot of reasons for this, but one great reason is that Salem was def...

My most recent obsession is swans down. It is so fluffy! It is like fur, but possibly even better (and I do really like fur). I am completel...

A friend of mine is beginning to plan out a totally sparkly and fabulous 1890s dress. She asked for a little help with inspiration pictures,...

I have finally gotten around to watching Downton Abbey. I've heard incredible things about the hats, so I was watching for them. In fact...

This exhibit looks amazing. These are some of the most beautiful early 19th century clothes I've ever seen. I keep wanting to say "...