[] the usual print and black dresses, etc., the maid herself provides. (Every Womans Encyclopaedia, 1910-2) My Inspirations My main inspirations for my Victorian black wool dress were the following antique Victorian paintings: The Housewife by Frederick Walker, the 1856 painting Autumn Leaves by John Everett Milais, the 1865 painting Afternoon Tea by George Dunlop Leslie and the 1855 painting Mary Isabella Grant Knitting a Shawl by Francis Grant
Share Weve all been there Youre browsing online, fall in love with something, buy it impulsively, and then when it arrives youre left scratching your head wondering how to actually wear it
First, and perhaps the most important thing, the fabric has to be light and breathable
Crafted from Mikado in a vibrant Tulip Border print, this sleeveless cocktail dress features a refined portrait neckline and a flared skirt that moves beautifully