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 Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:51 am
(move to historical fashions board)- TS
Hey everyone!
I'm going to be a senior in high school, and I've decided to go to prom this year, probably with my friends.
Considering I really love historical dress, I'd love to find a prom dress (i.e. formal) that is at least inspired by either the regency or the victorian times of England. Like something they would wear to a formal event.
Do any of you know of any websites that might have such a dress for sale? If not, any sites with good patterns, at least?
Thanks!
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:32 pm
I really do not know of any but I have just searched for "Victorian Prom Dress" and these are a few things that had came up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorian-Formal-Tea-Gown-Prom-Wedding-Dress-GUNNE-SAX_W0QQitemZ140255447026QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140255447026&_trkparms=72:552|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/LIP-SERVICE-GOTHIC-VICTORIAN-VAMP-PROM-BALL-DRESS-XS_W0QQitemZ280252916012QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280252916012&_trkparms=72:552|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/Southern-Belle-Victorian-Ball-Gown-Formal-Prom-Dress_W0QQitemZ130244569569QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130244569569&_trkparms=72:552|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318
I suppose if you wish to create your own you could take a historical pattern from Simplicity or something of the like and edit it to your preference.
If you did use a historical pattern then you could make it where you would not need a petticoat under it so you would not have a huge bell shaped dress, unless that is what you want. xD You could also do as the last photograph I showed you and do a bit less on the upper area of the dress. It would make it look a bit more modern but with the bell shape bottom it also gives off the victorian ball gown look.
In my opinion, if you choose to wear a regency dress, it would be perfect because you could wear a historically accurate one and it would really not look that out of place for a prom.
I am sorry I cannot help. emo sweatdrop
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:56 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:59 pm
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:45 pm
www.retroscopefashions.com
I got a dress from there recently and I absolutely love it. Handmade and everything!
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:54 pm
i don't know if it is nation wide, but Hobby Lobby is having ALL McCall Patterns on sale for 99 cents...
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:23 am
sweetie i suggest that you should think what is the exact design you want.
then look for a dressmaker that could create the dress that you really want.
i hope this could help you. good luck! 4laugh
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:06 am
xXx_kali www.retroscopefashions.com I got a dress from there recently and I absolutely love it. Handmade and everything! Thanks for recommending that website, iv found a dress which i love, so im buying it smile Have a look http://www.retroscopefashions.com/lolita1.htmlsecond lind down, third along biggrin biggrin
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:07 am
When looking Gunny Sax is a designer with a period flair. Usuaally lots or lace and ruffles) 30 yrs ago many used these dresses for weddings and proms. So you might search that name.
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:16 am
I've always enjoyed this site. The patterns are simple and rather pretty. This lady has done her research on the clothing and gives you tips on how to make the outfit. http://www.sensibility.com/pattern/main/
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:08 pm
Hey everyone, I am planning to do a similar thing as writerserenyty and I would love some more suggestions. While I do sew, I am nowhere neer talented or patient enough to make my own prom dress, so I am stuck buying. Any recomendations would be great. I was thinking about doing a corset as the top and buying some kind of fancy long skirt, so any sites with these in them would be especially helpful. Thanks. heart
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:00 pm
Today I was in the mall with my mom , and we passed this formal dress shop for prom, wedding, and brides maid dresses. while they had all the normal current day gowns there, they also had some very classic looking dresses that look like they are slightly modernized versions of 1700 and 1800 styled dresses. I would have taken pictures, but that store completely freaks out at you if you do. But they were so cool. There is one that I would LOOOOVE to have as my wedding dress, but it was $1,300....and I am not even close to getting married......but when I do, I want a dress that looks exactly like the one I saw there.
......I better start saving now.... sweatdrop
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:19 pm
If you love old styles, start now learning how to sew.
You may find you can make the dress of your dreams without killing your budget.
About old prom gowns... see the post hoilday sales, you may find your dress yet.
Patterns: try Folkwear, they aren't for the timid, but the look will be awesome.
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:08 am
Dunedien Hey everyone, I am planning to do a similar thing as writerserenyty and I would love some more suggestions. While I do sew, I am nowhere neer talented or patient enough to make my own prom dress, so I am stuck buying. Any recomendations would be great. I was thinking about doing a corset as the top and buying some kind of fancy long skirt, so any sites with these in them would be especially helpful. Thanks. heart If you are planning on making the corset part, just keep in mind that it is one of the hardest things you can sew. It needs to be perfectly fitted so that it can give the intended look as well as be comfortable to wear. So I say this from experience: it would be much easier to sew a full regency style gown.
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:18 am
A corset can be bought from Fredericks of Hollywood in various shades and styles. Depending on the style it may run you anywhere from fifty to one-hundred dollars. Fredericks can be found in most any mall in America, though if you prefer to order online I'm sure they them on their site as well.
If you wish to keep with the underwear motif of your dress, buying a bridal petticoat from eBay may be your best bet.
For any sewing addict (like myself) I recommend www.sewingcentral.com
the patterns are from various companies, but grouped together in one nice site. They range from the byzantium to World War II and most are decently priced. Every underpinning and pantie pattern is on that web-page, and I most heartily recommend anything Laughing Moon as the instructions are simple, the clothing looks good, and the patterns usually include everything (including every size for we larger females). The corset set includes not only the corset (in two styles), but the chemise and bloomers as well. A second set is sold that includes a natural form petticoat, bustle, and corset cover.
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