Centuries-Sewing Historical Costumes and Clothing

Blue Florentine Gown

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The question is, what should I line the overgown with? I was thinking silver but this far have yet to find anything that isn’t too shiny.

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4 responses to “Blue Florentine Gown”

  1. operafantomet Avatar

    Why not a plainer grey nuance, and not “silver”-silver?

    Or… this is radical, I know, but… black?

    Or fur lined, like this!
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/renaissanceportraits/firenze3/florschool1570s3.jpg

    Rust red could also give a cool effect, but it might limit the “useability” a tad?
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/renaissanceportraits/firenze3/allori1580-90c.jpg

  2. lindseyerin37 Avatar

    I love the color and fabric!

    As for lining…maye a silver dupinoi silk woudn’t be too shiney?

  3. madamekat Avatar

    Before I even saw you say silver, I thought, “Silver!”. Can you find a more toned-down grey?

    Either way, it’s looking smashing, Baby!

  4. florentinescot Avatar

    oh, my! want! Personally, I’d like it in something other than silver — like *teal* or *red* …..

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