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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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[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!