Archive August, 2023 - What The Red Herring
Jane Austen Retreat Weekend Fits, Day 2

Jane Austen Retreat Weekend Fits, Day 2

I spent most of my time getting my costume ready for Day 2. This was the day of the ball, and I wanted to go as a Regency Gent (ok, I wanted to go as a rake. A cad. A rogue).

Menswear is a whole different box of worms. I still have a lot to learn, but I had so much fun making and wearing this outfit.

Jane Austen Retreat Weekend Fits, Day 1

Jane Austen Retreat Weekend Fits, Day 1

First day of the retreat was my Little White Dress in a lightweight Swiss dot cotton. I first wore it to the Jane Austen Tea put on by our local JASNA group, but I’ve been working on it since last summer. It’s a 1790’s number.