Between starting Scroop Patterns, teaching sewing, buying+painting+repairing a house, blogging*, running the Historical Sew Monthly, and some big personal life stuff, Ive had little space for large-scale historical costuming
Were not a part of J.Crews internal meetings, but if anyone there is reading this, we think this needs to be expanded into more fabrics, colorways, and silhouettesperhaps, it should even be dubbed with a new name
Leather Leather is a wardrobe staple that can work well in everyone's closet
Add a hair moment: Pull your hair back with a jeweled clip or try a slicked-back bun to keep the focus on statement earrings
Keep two practical things in mind
The fitted bodice accentuates your silhouette, while the flowy skirt adds movement and grace to your every step