Cleans up nice
The Gimlet’s JASNA AGM formal wear arrived recently, so he’s all set to go. But for now he’s settled into a comfy chair, waiting for me to get ready. My dress isn’t finished yet, but will be soon (I hope!). Note that The Gimlet is keeping his 21st-century dress slacks and shoes. If we decide to attend future AGMs (or if word gets out that he has the wardrobe for church history skits), we’ll look into completing the outfit.
Want to dress up your own Mr. Knightley or Colonel Brandon? (That Darcy fellow gets plenty of press already.) Jessamyn’s Regency Costume Companion reviews a variety of men’s clothing patterns and provides several helpful images and hints for creating the Regency look. The Regency Collection’s article on neckcloths and its accompanying 1818 illustration, Neckclothitania, is also very useful. And for my fellow non-sewing-types, here are the shops I used:
- Shirt: Regency Shirt, Historic Seams.
- Waistcoat and cravat: Gentleman’s Jabot (eBay)/Arbutus Grove Costume & Cravat.
September 22nd, 2007 08:44
Very becoming- The Gimlet is truly a Regency gentleman
September 22nd, 2007 13:26
As much as I like to keep him busy, it’s good to show a few pictures of him where he isn’t all dirty from remodeling or being mauled by his scouts.
I like to think a modern-day Mr. Knightley would be fond of home & garden projects (he seems like a hands-on sort of guy), and I bet his Emma would be happy to provide him with a long “honey-do” list.
September 27th, 2007 23:09
Did you tell him about the bagpiper yet?
September 28th, 2007 08:54
I keep forgetting to tell him.
September 28th, 2007 17:11
Maybe it should be a surprise. Or have I ruined it now?
October 2nd, 2007 19:08
A real dandy that one.
October 4th, 2007 17:15
looks hot! i can’t wait to see your dress!
October 4th, 2007 17:30
> A real dandy that one.
“I remember the time when I liked a red coat myself very well — and, indeed, so I do still at my heart …”
- Pride and Prejudice
“And then his hat sat so well, and the innumerable capes of his greatcoat looked so becomingly important!”
- Northanger Abbey
“They come a runnin’ just as fast as they can/’cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man.”
- ZZ Top
October 4th, 2007 17:35
Catherine, I can’t wait to see the dress either
— I pick it up tonight, and we drive up to Vancouver tomorrow morning. How’s that for cutting it close?
PS: Gentleman’s Jabot sells pirate-themed vests, cravats, and accessories, too, in case Justin wants to be Orlando Bloom for Halloween.
October 18th, 2007 04:52
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