Fashion Era Challenge: Dickensian

rachylou

Ok. This is an *inspired by* because, hehe, I will wear outside and I'm cold. Lilypup is going to declare walktime soon. So no bonnet. Also, I think I just gave away my lace trim pin tuck top not realising it goes with this skirt.

Do y'all know how hard it is to snap a pic with one hand in a handmuff? Cannot be done. (And btw, *Don't say 'Don't.' Say 'Do not.' )

Bonus pics of Lilypup displaced by skirt on the sofa

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ETA: All era posts for pre-20s

9 years ago

What I Wore

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Tanya

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Wow, Rachy, this is so cool! I think you win the award for the biggest skirt. Lily pup is adorable as ever.

9 years ago

Angie

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HAH. Brilliant - both you and Lilypup - who are beautifully colour coded. Straight out of the 19th century. You need little round metal glasses to complete the look.

I want to see that bonnet.

9 years ago

rabbit

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WOW

You have a muff and everything!! Here we see ladies and gentlemen, the benefits of not purging ones closet too ruthlessly -- one can pull off AWESOME Victorian period wear. (Do you have a bonnet - just for indoors? Although the middle part low bun hair is doing the job honestly). Yeah I also realized that pin-tuck blouses were kind of a thing through a lot of fashion history, just not right now, bummer.

Lillypup is completely cute interfering and tonally works with the sweater.

Madame, I am impressed and wish to gift you with a lace knickknack table doily and maybe a tasteful framed floral spray made of human hair.

9 years ago

Diana

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Totally amazing. You have a muff. Of course you have a muff.

9 years ago

carter

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Amazing! I have a feeling this is going to be a week of great fun for you...and for all of us who get to see these fabulous creations!

9 years ago

rachylou

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Hahaha! V8 juice head smack. Should have thought of little round wire glasses!

And oh my ever so sincere and effusive gratitude for such a thoughtful gift of a 'tasteful floral spray made of human hair'!!! (lolz!)

But yes, no need to purge more than every 300 years...

9 years ago

rachylou

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I'm not sure where the bonnet has gotten off to... I couldn't find it yesterday

9 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

No worries. Muff and Pup make up for lack of bonnet.

9 years ago

Sal

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Awesome Rachylou...love it.
I hope you are going to feed gruel to orphans...

9 years ago

rachylou

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Oh orphan gruel. Cannot forget orphan gruel!

But y'all understand, I'd fear to wear the bonnet outside as to this I feel might be over the top. Tee hee.

To prove we are outside... More selfies...

9 years ago

Ingunn

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I adore this on you. It is so right!

9 years ago

rachylou

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Thx, Ingunn!

Note to self: lesson learned - the bloomers are not optional. The draft is something fierce...

9 years ago

Inge

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Re: taking pictures while sporting a hand muff: ah yes, the challenges of being a Victorian lady in 2015!-)

This is brilliant, Rachy, from the colour combo and the awesome skirt to your 'do that is so spot on. Also: loving the sneakers in lieu of the more expected black lace-up booties;-)

9 years ago

Anonymous

Perfect in every way! You are a genius! Mr Squeers...bring the gruel!!!

9 years ago

Sharon

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OMG, you must be stopping traffic! Brilliant.

9 years ago

Veteran

So perfect. I just adore this -- and your matching campanion.

9 years ago

jackiec

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Outstanding! Yay for wearing it out- because it's fun and YOU! Pool lil pup displaced from the couch by your skirt. LOL.

9 years ago

Karie

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Completely and totally fun, funky, and awesome! I wouldn't have expected anything less from you.

Cosmo Edward says "Hi Lilypup!"

9 years ago

Ledonna N.

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You are fantastic that is all

9 years ago

Alassë

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I was looking forward to this one.

9 years ago

Dee

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Perfect! And I love the mattern mixing between the collar and the skirt!

9 years ago

Lyn D.

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9 years ago

catgirl

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You win. You gotta win something for this. Lilypup looks displeased, but I'm sure a walk cured her.

9 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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Yes!!

9 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

HAHAHAHA. I only *just* noticed the sneaks. Great modern touch.

9 years ago

harmonica

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Great x 3! And the muff! So adorable!

9 years ago

Aubergine

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I had a feeling this would be great, and definitely wasn't disappointed!

9 years ago

MuseumGal

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Oh Rachy. Fab fab fab. Bonus points for the muff!

9 years ago

Jaime

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You are awesome. They should invent a puff with hidden selfie stick. But I must say Lilypup is looking rather like she is bracing herself for the worst.

9 years ago

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