Bekka

Fashion is one of my favourite worldbuilding components and choosing which way I want characters to look, is one part of research that is more fun than work. The use of different styles give each culture a defined feel and could act as a symbol of all kinds of lands in your WIP. Since it is your WIP, you can play with different elements of the gowns and pay fast and loose with the styles.

(If you want a more in-depth look at the structure of gowns and the composition of gowns have a look here)

Kirtle

The kirtle was technically an under dress to be worn under a grander gown though some women wore it as a gown itself over their chemise. The kirtle could be made of any material and worn by any woman of any rank. It could be laced at the back, front and even, though rarely, the side.

Sarafan

The sarafan is a traditional Russian dress worn mainly by the peasants (since Peter the Great banned traditional Russian costumes from the nobility in order to drag them toward Westernization). It rather resembles a pinafore and often worm under a lighter gown like a slip. During the reign of Nicholas I, the sarafan was allowed to be worn by the women of the Royal court. They fancied up the sarafan, adding a popular boat-line neckline and long dragging sleeves. It is one of my favourite looks of all time.

Gamurra

This was the most popular gown in Renaissance Italy. The waist was high, usually pleated beneath the bust and had a square neckline. The gown would be worn over the lady's chemise and corset and perhaps another under dress. It was worn by both nobles and commoners.

Burgundian Gowns/Houppelande

These gowns were high-waisted, belted underneath the bust. The neckline was classically shaped in a V, often showing off another fabric underneath. These gowns were worn by highborn women.

The Farthingale

This gown is named after the structure that held it in place. The skirts would be stretched into a dome-like, bell-jar shape, often fitted about the waist over a bum-roll (stop sniggering) a piece of padded fabric hung about the waist to widen the skirt's distance from the bodice. You know what they say, the bigger the Farthingale the bigger the rank. Worn through the 15th & 16th centuries.

Robe à l'Anglaise

This gown is the classic silhouette of the 18th century. The sleeves usually stopped at the elbow. The neckline was usually cut square. The bodice could be done up in front by laces or buttons. The skirts usually were supported by panniers and often reached staggering girth.

Robe à la Française

This French gown was similar to the Robe à l'Anglaise only that the back featured a train made from pleated fabric that draped from the shoulders to the floor. The gown often opened at the front to show another material beneath.

Robe à la Polonaise

The Robe à la Polonaise was similar to the last two gowns excepting a skirt that featured an overskirt which was picked up and pleated to show the under skirt.

Chiton

Amazing Shirts (And Other Things) I Want: Part Ten

((Idea comes from @i-m-snek))

Verse 1: Her voice as soft as spider silk

Her song a sweet and soothing lilt

But be ye ware of the melody

Or she’ll drag you down to sea

Chorus: O lady fair and lady sweet 

Doth make the ends of our lives meet

And if ye brave

And true of heart

She’ll tear your soul apart

 Verse 2: She sits on shore her eyes of green

Skin as pale as the moon serene

But stare too long

And ye’ll face the song

Of our lady of the sea

Chorus: O lady fair and lady sweet

Doth make the ends of our lives meet

And if ye brave

And true of heart

She’ll tear your soul apart

Verse 3: I dare hear tell of a ladies wail

That will put her mind at ease

She waits along the rocky shore

For her bride soon to be

Chorus: O lady fair and lady sweet

Doth make the ends of our lives meet

And if ye brave

And true of heart

She’ll tear your soul apart

Verse 4: Men take care of your daughters there

Or lest they be swept away

Cuz our lady sweet and our lady fair

Is undoubtedly surely gay

Outro: O lady fair and lady sweet

Doth make the ends of our lives meet

And if ye brave

And true of heart

She’ll tear your soul apart

And if ye brave

And true of heart

1. drink one glass of water every hour, it’ll help suppress hunger

2. drink ice cold water. you’ll burn calories just getting the water at a normal temperature to digest and it is good for your complexion.

3. drink 3 cups of green tea daily! it will help boost metabolism, on top of that the anti-oxidants in it promote better skin.

4. take vitamins daily. do not take them on an empty stomach, otherwise they won’t have anything to catalyze with.

5. chew on ice or gum. this will make your body think it’s getting food without calories.

6. exercise until you feel like fainting.

7. eat spicy foods, they raise your metabolism.

8. take colder showers, your body will burn calories trying to heat up again.

9. don’t take laxatives. they don’t help you lose weight.

10. don’t use diuretics. they only dehydrate you.

11. brush your teeth constantly. you won’t be tempted to eat afterwards.

12. clean something dirty when hungry (for example : liter box, toilet, trash). it’ll make you lose your appetite.

13. keep your hair in good condition so no one will suspect anything.

14. try and get a job, so you’ll have to work through meal times.

15. exercise twice the amount of calories eaten.

16. use smaller plates and utensils so it seems as if you’ve eaten more.

17. chew each bite of food thoroughly and take sips of water between each bite. you will feel fuller, faster.

18. say you’re going to eat out/at a friends. instead take a walk, you’ll be burning calories rather than taking them in.

19. buy clothes that are smaller than your size, this will motivate you to lose weight to fit into them.

20. sleep at least six hours a day. if you get any less, it is known to lower your metabolism by 15%

21. if you feel hungry start doing sit ups. you will not feel hungry anymore.

22. make yourself a snack, instead of eating it, throw it out. leave the dish for other to see so they think you ate.

23. prepare a list of excuses as to why you can’t eat (for example : you’re sick, you’re allergic, you’re vegan, ect.)

24. get out of your house! if you’re not sitting around no one can bug you about not eating.

25. join a pro-ana group or anything to keep your motivated.

26. keep a good posture. it burns 10% more calories when you sit up straight.

27. instead of buying food, buy new clothes, flowers, or jewelry.

28. make a list of all the “bad” and unhealthy foods you crave and tend to binge on. each day, pick one to take out of your diet indefinitely. take one off each day until you no longer have a list.

29. avoid alcohol! any of these beverages contain a large amount of calories.

30. never eat anything bigger than a cup, your stomach will expand and become hungrier.

31. eat in front of a mirror, see how much you can eat then.

32. the smell of coffee is supposed to suppress hunger.

33. wear lip gloss, it’ll make you more aware of what you’re eating. putting on flavored ones help suppress cravings.

34. have six small meals a day. split 2 apples into six parts. this will trick your body into thinking you’ve eaten more.

35. low calorie hot chocolate helps curb chocolate cravings and makes you feel full.

36. take anti-heartburn pills if you’re really hungry. they neutralize the acids that build up that make you hungry.

37. take a picture in something revealing your body, look at it before eating anything.

38. it takes 20 minutes for the brain to realize the stomach is full.

39. when you get hunger pains, curl into a ball, it helps.

40. if you’re a smoker and you’re hungry, light a cigarette or use your device, it suppresses hunger.

41. eat a lot of fiber. it makes you feel fuller and takes fat out of your body. the natural cleansing helps improve both your energy levels and overall mood.

42. before you dig into a cake, bag of chips, or any other unhealthy, high calorie food, take a deep breath and count to 100. usually by the count of 100 you convince yourself to not eat it.

43. when you’re hungry, chug two glasses of water. it’ll make you feel nauseous making you lose your appetite.

44. celery burns calories! eat some and it will not only fill you up, but get your metabolism up.

45. weight yourself before and after you eat. not only will it eliminate unnecessary eating but it’ll make you want to eat less when you see the number rise.

46. don’t eat a lot at once, spread your food throughout the day. this will help avoid binging and speed up your metabolism.

47. do not eat in front do the tv or computer. this distracts you from realizing you’re full.

48. save money you would’ve spent on a meal in a jar. you’ll realize how much you save.

49. when having strong cravings, drink a glass of water with lemon slices and count to 100. this usually helps.

50. eating 100 calorie meals 4 times a day is better than a 400 calorie meal.

51. an occasional binge doesn’t hurt. it actually helps if you’ve reached a plateau (stopped losing weight). your body will think you’re not starving yourself and you will drop at least a pound overnight. remember, don’t binge too regularly.

52. it’s said that if you take a pure cold bath for 15-30 minutes and lower your body temperature, your body burns 200 calories for every degree it has to raise to reach a normal body temperature.

credits : @pastelberryx

His songs involve fairy tales (The Moss), bugs (Tardigrade Song), and other swampy friends (Owl Song, Pelicans We). Legendary. 

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