A hat for a very odd looking dress...

[mlsdesigns]

I made my 1920s dress today, and while I love it, and it turned out exactly as I hoped it would, I have a horrid feeling it might look more like a leopard print potato sack than an early '20s summer frock :(
Also, I'm not sure which hat to go with, so

The print is more like autumn leaves in real life, although very stylised, but it does look scarily leopard print like on film :( anyway, this is the hat I made for tomorrow's Edwardian trip, you can't really see them in the photo, but I would replace the tall ribbons with droopy ostrich feathers like this hat: http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1920sfashion/accessories1921/1921highsiderollinghat.jpg





This is actually one of our Regency hats, but worn pulled down over the forehead instead of on the back of the head, it makes quite a nice early '20s hat I think. I would trim it with stylised felt flowers across the front, a bit like this hat: http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1920sfashion/accessories1923/1923fancydresshat.jpg




The binding at the neck and cuffs, and the hem are all pinned ready to be finished in the car tomorrow, and the belt/sash thingy is pinned ready to be tacked on, but otherwise, it's all done :) Bathing suit next I think - apples and pears here I come!

Comments

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

I love it! And the second hat is adorable and looks easier to travel with than the first, which is also a great hat :)

[aprudentlady.livejournal.com]

I really like it! I also second the second hat.

[gilded-garb.livejournal.com]

Another vote for the second hat! Super cute :)

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Cute! Especially with that second hat - I definitely prefer it over the first. And where did you get your shoes?

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

It think its adorable! And I vote for the second hat. Much easier to take on the plane. :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you :) The second hat would be sooo much easier to travel with! And seeing as it has everyone's approval, I think that's what I'll do :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thanks Pru :D

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yay! much easier to pack :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! the shoes are actually tap shoes! Bought on ebay for £14 Ithink it was, and I took them to a cobbler to have the taps taken off for £3 :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! you've had first hand experience of the strangest fabric in the world, so I'm very glad you like it :) Yes, it will be oodles easier!