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[cupcake_goth]

So I tried the fluffy skirt WITHOUT a hoop or petticoat last night (just around the house, mind you). The skirt was my giant black cotton “tribal belly dance” skirt: a knee-length circle of fabric with 3 tiers of gathered ruffles that results in a 12-yard hem circumference. It looked … not bad. Good, even. I think I would want to create some sort of crinoline slip to wear with this sort of thing, to fluff out the bottom a bit more (something along the lines of the actual skirt, but with lots and lots of tulle for the ruffled tiers), but over all, not a look that made me want to lock myself in a room away from people.

I don’t know how soon I’ll try this look in public. Partially from nerves, partially from being so comfortable in my signature Giant Skirts O’ Dooooooom. But, it’s nice to know that I might not be filled with self-loathing and discomfort if I come across a situation where I can’t wear the hoops.

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yay!!!

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

another advantage to this mode of dress is that there is less concern for your movement field. You can get through smaller passages of people, and it is lower maintenance whilst out in public as well. :D

I am so glad your demons are dying!!! YAY!!!

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

Actual gored skirts (a la 1890s) & trumpet skirts are quite flattering, IMO. They hint at a body beneath the foofy skirts, but don't actually show any real shape. I think they'd go very well w/the type of jackets you wear too.

For gored skirts & the one you describe, a late Victorian petticoat w/ruffles at the bottom would be perfect -- those Simplicity patterns (#5905 & #7157) would do nicely!

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

Any ideas on where to find a gored-skirt pattern? I haven't seen one in a while, although admittedly I haven't looked recently.

And Jilli, I can't imagine you *not* looking fabulous in those, imho.

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

where to find a gored-skirt pattern

The major pattern companies are all coming out w/decent historical patterns these days, incld. 1980s patterns w/gored skirts (specificially Simplicity 9723 & Butterick 3418). Butterick 6699 is a retro '50s trumpet skirt in 2 lengths. The GBACG's Pattern Review (http://www.gbacg.org/Patterns/) site lists historical repro. patterns, which may mention some gored skirts also. These are some of my fave. skirt shapes, so I've been collecting the patterns as I see them ;-)

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

Doh -- 1890s, not 1980s (silly '80s girl mistake there ;-)

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

Gah--the 80s are now historical? I Feel Old. Yet pleased, at the prospect of lovely gored skirts. Thanks!

[radcliffe.livejournal.com]

Hee hee, well, I think the mentioned idea of trumpet skirts would look great on you! It would be a shame to totally do away with the full line that looks so good, but for a change, they would really accentuate curves, without exhaggerating them. Yes, and yes. And hoorah for trying out new things, and shorter skirts! I just love my t-length circle skirts, and plan to wear them lots for non sewing days :>