Everyday dress did not survive as well, yet it was far more common. Several of the great 18th-century artists like Gainsborough, Copley, Wright of Derby, Reynolds, Hogarth, and Chardin, to name a few of the most well-known, often painted their subjects in less formal settings and postures, and we can gain some excellent ideas for replicating period dress from their works (see below or some examples).
Since our little Society was first begun in 2001, it would seem that there are every increasing numbers of good period clothing makers, many of whom may be found among our links. Unfortunately, clothing purchased ld"off the rackrrd" rarely fits like it should. This is no fault of the makers of 18th-century costume or patterns, as they do their best to design and build garments with an acceptable fit for the masses. However, 18th-century clothing was almost always custom-fitted to the wearer, and the proper look can only be obtained from hiring clothing custom-made or you. If you are inclined to make your own clothing, or know someone who is handy with a needle and thread, the following guidelines may prove helpful:
Smoke & Fire Homepage Period Costuming By Wingeo Historical Polish Patterns 16th-18th Century Tin Box Patterns The Recollections of J.P. Ryan; Patterns Recreating the clothing of the Georgian era 18th Century Men's and Women's Patterns The Costumer's Manifesto is proudly hosted by OnlineCostumeStore.com your online source for Halloween Costumes.
Early Modern Fashion 18th Century William Gibson- Notes on 18th century fashions Costume of Colonial Times - Google Book Search ct=result ADD_DATE= 1215466983 LAST_VISIT= 1216272305 LAST_MODIFIED= 1215466983 Two Centuries of Costume in America ... - Google Book Search England and the English in the Eighteenth Century Chapters in the Social History of the Times By William Connor Sydney Chapter IV Dress and Costume - Google Book Search The In's and Out's of The 18th Century Fashion World
