#lilyabsinthestyle

Was this only three days ago? Today I'm back in my studio, covered with threads and writing up a post on how I researched this dress from an antique in my collection. . . #lilyabsinthestyle #historicaldressdesigner #originalsources #LAartist #topangaartist #1880sfashion #antiquehat #selfdrafted #memade #victorianoldwest #victorianstyle #bustlegown #bustle #pleatastic #libertyoflondon #citrusorchard #orangeblossom (at Rancho Camulos Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNC8_eFKTn/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Easter, Spring, and all holidays of new beginnings! Tea for two in the garden today, and may our next holiday allow for gatherings. #happyeaster #happyspring #lilyabsinthestyle #antiquelace #edwardianstyle #labelleepoque #frenchlace #belleepoque #findesiecle #justacottonfrock #lilyabsinthe https://www.instagram.com/p/CNRLbxPFxRx/?igshid=adh2yy9cguvm

The bodice is still pinned together, and I'm considering offering two different necklines, one could be worn with a guimpe...and there's a different sleeve style for the tailored version. . .#lilyabsinthestyle #historicaldressdesigner #originalsources #LAartist #patterningfun #1900s #gibsongirl #belleepoque #labelleepoque #gibsongirlstyle #memade #edwardianoldwest #batiste #lawn #silk https://www.instagram.com/p/CRxaKASFp-J/?utm_medium=tumblr

This Art Nouveau lace patterned gown deserves an Art Nouveau clasp from the same era! This was a gift from @adamlid1 ...it's perfect 🥰 . . #artnouveau #lilyabsinthestyle #artnouveauclasp #antiquelace #patterningfromoriginals #edwardianstyle #gibsongirl #belleepoque #labelleepoque #gibsongirlstyle #memade #edwardianoldwest https://www.instagram.com/p/CRutEM5FH4s/?utm_medium=tumblr

Fun with Old Lace Piecing! Wondering if I should appliqué old lace on the joins...or should I suck it up and do a little thread weaving? *hint I'm going to do it the hard way! . . . #thefunneverends #laceonlace #lilyabsinthestyle #edwardianstyle #edwardianoldwest #belleepoque #labelleepoque #handfinished #cottonlawn #patternedfromoriginals #lacepatternmatching https://www.instagram.com/p/CRurSvmllJr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Antique net is being used as an overlay for an Edwardian waist, now I get to hand tack all those designs in place so it doesn't shift! . . #lilyabsinthestyle #antiquelace #edwardianstyle #gibsongirl #belleepoque #labelleepoque #findesiecle #summerstyle #justacottonfrock #gibsongirlstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CRuqhYiFhOz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sharing a few more images that show details that didn't show up in portraits, like decorative hem pocket, pleated silk hem, and silk bows and sashes for the back...because who doesn't want a huge pleated bow on their behind? . #lilyabsinthestyle #dressdetails #lilyabsinthestyle #showmeyourbow #sashesandbows #1880sfashion #1880s #victorian #bustledress #lilyabsinthe #originalsources #victorianoldwest #victorianstyle (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNEKcjFRFi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Was this only three days ago? Today I'm back in my studio, covered with threads and writing up a post on how I researched this dress from an antique in my collection. . . #lilyabsinthestyle #historicaldressdesigner #originalsources #LAartist #topangaartist #1880sfashion #antiquehat #selfdrafted #memade #victorianoldwest #victorianstyle #bustlegown #bustle #pleatastic #libertyoflondon #citrusorchard #orangeblossom (at Rancho Camulos Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNC8_eFKTn/?utm_medium=tumblr