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Post by cosmoblue on Feb 14, 2008 15:06:58 GMT -5
Have you made up a character for yourself for when you make costumes? I am thinking that it is going to be helpful to have one so that I have a cohesive wardrobe and not random costumes that don't go together. Sort of like how when I am designing for work I have a target customer/muse. I am leaning towards a French gentlewoman perhaps French colonial. My first gown was from a French portrait and my second probably will too. I may have to make up a personal history just for fun.
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Post by cosmoblue on Feb 14, 2008 20:23:54 GMT -5
Now you all are making me feel like I must be insane for thinking of this. not one single reply?
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Post by chiemi on Feb 14, 2008 20:30:21 GMT -5
I haven't ever made a wardrobe so I've never done this. I think it's a good idea. It keeps you in the time period better especially if you do it a lot. I don't know enough about regency to create a regency persona, but when I do, I'll let you know who I think I am...okay my last sentence did sound a little crazy.
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Post by cosmoblue on Feb 14, 2008 20:33:58 GMT -5
I haven't ever made a wardrobe so I've never done this. I think it's a good idea. It keeps you in the time period better especially if you do it a lot. I don't know enough about regency to create a regency persona, but when I do, I'll let you know who I think I am...okay my last sentence did sound a little crazy. Only a little  I tend to do that to people. You know make them say things that sound crazy. |
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Post by chiemi on Feb 14, 2008 20:37:02 GMT -5
LOL! Should I be worried?  |
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Post by Mrs. Goblin on Feb 14, 2008 22:38:36 GMT -5
My wardrobe doesn't have a "character" but both Goblin and I have planned outfits for events based on what character would be best suited to attend. When we co-produced (with a third person) the Rout at Thieves' Kitchen, Goblin was dressing as "retired seaman settled down to pub ownership in a less savory part of town" and I as his ever-lovin' humble but capable wife. ( goblinrevolution.org/cgi-bin/pic_frame.cgi?pic=jean-5.jpg;list=indicies/thieveskitchen2006.index;base=costumes) Goblin has been vocally annoyed at how when he dresses "in character" as someone less than perfectly genteel, he still gets comments about how elegant he is. When I am older, I would like to start dressing as that older lady who never left off her georgian stays and shocks the young people with her open vulgarity. Srsly. ;D |
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Post by Lady Serendipity on Feb 14, 2008 23:39:30 GMT -5
Now you all are making me feel like I must be insane for thinking of this. not one single reply? LOL! This made me laugh! But only cuz this SO seems like something *I* would do! I'm not as "into" all this as you guys are (yet!), but no, to me, creating a "character" for yourself doesn't sound at ALL crazy! Sounds logical AND fun! But then....my own sanity is often doubted in such areas.  I get really obsessive about stuff too, cosmo....so I TOTALLY "get you", lol!
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Post by dawnluckham on Feb 14, 2008 23:40:18 GMT -5
I've never personally been comfortable with the idea of first person. I just can't 'pretend'  However, yes I do have an idea of "who I am" when I make clothes for myself. I'm a mantua maker. One who makes dresses for middle and upper class ladies. This was considered a very acceptable profession for a woman. So, if ever I'm asked, my persona was raised as a gentleman's daughter. I can read and I'm educated. I married a second (or fifth or whatever but not first-born) son. We came to Upper Canada because there is opportunity here for him to be a landowner. I dress within the boundaries of this little back-story. |
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