Anne here.
I'm continuing the topic of the wedding dress exhibition that was on recently at RipponLea, a National Trust house and garden in Melbourne, Australia. The first part of the blog is here.
On the right is my favorite of all the dresses, a gracefully falling peau de soie silk dress embroidered with beads and diamentes and worn by a Melbourne bride, Jeannie Corlett in 1957.
On the left is my second favorite, a beautifully draped dress that almost looks like a modern day lingerie set. It's a gorgeous silk satin, tulle, chiffon and lace dress that was worn by Nancy Sargood on her wedding day in 1915. (Click on any of the pictures for a larger view.)
As I said in the previous blog, not all the dresses exhibited were historical dresses. Many were modern reproductions, made for TV or movie productions.
Here is the wedding dress worn by Kate Winslett when she portrayed Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility.
And below is the skirt part of the outfit worn by Natassja Kinski when she played Tess in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. 
Amazing detail, don't you think?
Upstairs there was a very interesting room where they gave a small insight into the construction of the garments. There were paper patters, and huge, clumsy-looking old shears, and a number of dummies with half-made garments pinned to them.
The picture below right shows you the inside view of a bodice and you can see how the boning was sewn in. Whalebone was a common material used, being more flexible than metal, and not prone to rusting.(Click on the pic for more detail)
I particularly loved this very clever construction (below right) where tissue-paper patterns (I presume recycled) were pinned to a dummy to create an extraordinary dress. The detail is lovely — and it's just tissue-paper and pins. The magic of dressmaking.
In the bathroom there was a display of underwear. I thought this was a very pretty set. (below left)
Unfortunately the signs that explained the dresses in detail were very hard to read — in small white print on a dark red background, and far enough from the viewing area that I couldn't read them, especially since the light in many of the rooms was quite dim — I presume to protect the dresses. And although I bought the guide book, the dresses are simply listed at the back, with no cross-referencing, so I can't match them to my photos. So I'm very sorry but I cannot even provide dates for some of them, let alone any other details. 
But here are some dresses I have no details of, but which I hope you can enjoy anyway.
Here's the back view of a stunning Victorian-era outfit. Can you imagine the weight of all those folds and pleats and embroidery? And yet it falls so gracefully.
I must say, though I'm sure I wouldn't like to wear some of these big heavy dresses with the bustle, I can certainly see the appeal. Isn't this a pretty little hint of bustle? (below)
On the right is a very graceful outfit that I can imagine being from the Edwardian era, though I'm afraid that's just a guess. 
And I thought this was rather lovely, (on the left) with a touch of medieval flow to the sleeves.
Below right is another lovely dress I think would be Edwardian, at a guess, with a charming row of tiny pearl buttons down the back and a very graceful drape at the rear. So many of these dresses were displayed—and designed to show a very elegant back view — which I suppose makes sense when you think that most of the people sitting in the church through the ceremony would have plenty of time to examine the gown. 
And finally here is a dress from my own era— the Regency, that is — the dress that Gwyneth Paltrow wore in Emma.
So that's just a small taste of a positive feast of wedding dresses from a variety of eras.
Again I apologise for the lack of detail on some of the dresses. If anyone wants more images I'll pop some more pictures on my own blog page.
Which were your favorites? Or what's your favorite movie or TV wedding?
I think we have similar tastes in dresses. Your favourite is gorgeous.
I’m not really understanding wedding dress fashions at the moment. Why so many brides are willing to spend their wedding day hiking up a strapless dress that keeps falling right down their fronts is beyond me!
Don’t know why so many people choose white text on coloured backgrounds. There’re a lot of websites like that. I’ve seen some blogs with white text on a LIGHT PINK background!
I think we have similar tastes in dresses. Your favourite is gorgeous.
I’m not really understanding wedding dress fashions at the moment. Why so many brides are willing to spend their wedding day hiking up a strapless dress that keeps falling right down their fronts is beyond me!
Don’t know why so many people choose white text on coloured backgrounds. There’re a lot of websites like that. I’ve seen some blogs with white text on a LIGHT PINK background!
I think we have similar tastes in dresses. Your favourite is gorgeous.
I’m not really understanding wedding dress fashions at the moment. Why so many brides are willing to spend their wedding day hiking up a strapless dress that keeps falling right down their fronts is beyond me!
Don’t know why so many people choose white text on coloured backgrounds. There’re a lot of websites like that. I’ve seen some blogs with white text on a LIGHT PINK background!
I think we have similar tastes in dresses. Your favourite is gorgeous.
I’m not really understanding wedding dress fashions at the moment. Why so many brides are willing to spend their wedding day hiking up a strapless dress that keeps falling right down their fronts is beyond me!
Don’t know why so many people choose white text on coloured backgrounds. There’re a lot of websites like that. I’ve seen some blogs with white text on a LIGHT PINK background!
I think we have similar tastes in dresses. Your favourite is gorgeous.
I’m not really understanding wedding dress fashions at the moment. Why so many brides are willing to spend their wedding day hiking up a strapless dress that keeps falling right down their fronts is beyond me!
Don’t know why so many people choose white text on coloured backgrounds. There’re a lot of websites like that. I’ve seen some blogs with white text on a LIGHT PINK background!
I love the one with all the pleats, folds, and pleated and folded trims.
I am drawing a blank on a tv or movie wedding scene at the moment. I do remember dress moments: when a pulling over and down a wedding gown for a bride or that moment when the doors open and the bride walks down the aisle.
This was especially true for watching my favorite soap opera back in the day and waiting for that moment when we would see the wedding dress. Would it be short or long, full or slim, white or some other color? Using my new pinterest account,I looked at the series’ wedding dresses. What popped out with me is Jack and Luan’s wedding dress, that was red with gold trim over a white skirt. As I recall, red is happiness and/or good luck in many Asia cultures.
I love the one with all the pleats, folds, and pleated and folded trims.
I am drawing a blank on a tv or movie wedding scene at the moment. I do remember dress moments: when a pulling over and down a wedding gown for a bride or that moment when the doors open and the bride walks down the aisle.
This was especially true for watching my favorite soap opera back in the day and waiting for that moment when we would see the wedding dress. Would it be short or long, full or slim, white or some other color? Using my new pinterest account,I looked at the series’ wedding dresses. What popped out with me is Jack and Luan’s wedding dress, that was red with gold trim over a white skirt. As I recall, red is happiness and/or good luck in many Asia cultures.
I love the one with all the pleats, folds, and pleated and folded trims.
I am drawing a blank on a tv or movie wedding scene at the moment. I do remember dress moments: when a pulling over and down a wedding gown for a bride or that moment when the doors open and the bride walks down the aisle.
This was especially true for watching my favorite soap opera back in the day and waiting for that moment when we would see the wedding dress. Would it be short or long, full or slim, white or some other color? Using my new pinterest account,I looked at the series’ wedding dresses. What popped out with me is Jack and Luan’s wedding dress, that was red with gold trim over a white skirt. As I recall, red is happiness and/or good luck in many Asia cultures.
I love the one with all the pleats, folds, and pleated and folded trims.
I am drawing a blank on a tv or movie wedding scene at the moment. I do remember dress moments: when a pulling over and down a wedding gown for a bride or that moment when the doors open and the bride walks down the aisle.
This was especially true for watching my favorite soap opera back in the day and waiting for that moment when we would see the wedding dress. Would it be short or long, full or slim, white or some other color? Using my new pinterest account,I looked at the series’ wedding dresses. What popped out with me is Jack and Luan’s wedding dress, that was red with gold trim over a white skirt. As I recall, red is happiness and/or good luck in many Asia cultures.
I love the one with all the pleats, folds, and pleated and folded trims.
I am drawing a blank on a tv or movie wedding scene at the moment. I do remember dress moments: when a pulling over and down a wedding gown for a bride or that moment when the doors open and the bride walks down the aisle.
This was especially true for watching my favorite soap opera back in the day and waiting for that moment when we would see the wedding dress. Would it be short or long, full or slim, white or some other color? Using my new pinterest account,I looked at the series’ wedding dresses. What popped out with me is Jack and Luan’s wedding dress, that was red with gold trim over a white skirt. As I recall, red is happiness and/or good luck in many Asia cultures.
Sonya, I agree re the strapless bride-dresses. I don't understand it either. But I suppose they think it's very glamorous. And a bride wants what a bride wants.
And yes, the design of the information panels was quite annoying — as was the catalogue, which listed all the gowns but didn't number them or give you any other way of identifying each one.
I took photos of the info panels with my phone the second time I went, but it wasn't much good either.
Sonya, I agree re the strapless bride-dresses. I don't understand it either. But I suppose they think it's very glamorous. And a bride wants what a bride wants.
And yes, the design of the information panels was quite annoying — as was the catalogue, which listed all the gowns but didn't number them or give you any other way of identifying each one.
I took photos of the info panels with my phone the second time I went, but it wasn't much good either.
Sonya, I agree re the strapless bride-dresses. I don't understand it either. But I suppose they think it's very glamorous. And a bride wants what a bride wants.
And yes, the design of the information panels was quite annoying — as was the catalogue, which listed all the gowns but didn't number them or give you any other way of identifying each one.
I took photos of the info panels with my phone the second time I went, but it wasn't much good either.
Sonya, I agree re the strapless bride-dresses. I don't understand it either. But I suppose they think it's very glamorous. And a bride wants what a bride wants.
And yes, the design of the information panels was quite annoying — as was the catalogue, which listed all the gowns but didn't number them or give you any other way of identifying each one.
I took photos of the info panels with my phone the second time I went, but it wasn't much good either.
Sonya, I agree re the strapless bride-dresses. I don't understand it either. But I suppose they think it's very glamorous. And a bride wants what a bride wants.
And yes, the design of the information panels was quite annoying — as was the catalogue, which listed all the gowns but didn't number them or give you any other way of identifying each one.
I took photos of the info panels with my phone the second time I went, but it wasn't much good either.
Shannon, that's the one I think is Victorian-era, isn't it? Yes, it's stunning. And for all the weight of the heavily worked fabric, it falls like a dream.
They had several wedding dresses from Australian TV shows — I was amused when I heard some people exclaim "Oh look it's Charlene's wedding dress." Of course I thought they knew the person called Charlene, and glanced at them in some curiosity. Nope, they meant a character from the TV soap, Neighbours, who was played by Kylie Minogue. I don't watch much TV so it meant nothing to me, but I did remember the dress –and the wedding — from the Australian comedy show Kath and Kim — and not for its tastefulness. It was on show too.
Shannon, that's the one I think is Victorian-era, isn't it? Yes, it's stunning. And for all the weight of the heavily worked fabric, it falls like a dream.
They had several wedding dresses from Australian TV shows — I was amused when I heard some people exclaim "Oh look it's Charlene's wedding dress." Of course I thought they knew the person called Charlene, and glanced at them in some curiosity. Nope, they meant a character from the TV soap, Neighbours, who was played by Kylie Minogue. I don't watch much TV so it meant nothing to me, but I did remember the dress –and the wedding — from the Australian comedy show Kath and Kim — and not for its tastefulness. It was on show too.
Shannon, that's the one I think is Victorian-era, isn't it? Yes, it's stunning. And for all the weight of the heavily worked fabric, it falls like a dream.
They had several wedding dresses from Australian TV shows — I was amused when I heard some people exclaim "Oh look it's Charlene's wedding dress." Of course I thought they knew the person called Charlene, and glanced at them in some curiosity. Nope, they meant a character from the TV soap, Neighbours, who was played by Kylie Minogue. I don't watch much TV so it meant nothing to me, but I did remember the dress –and the wedding — from the Australian comedy show Kath and Kim — and not for its tastefulness. It was on show too.
Shannon, that's the one I think is Victorian-era, isn't it? Yes, it's stunning. And for all the weight of the heavily worked fabric, it falls like a dream.
They had several wedding dresses from Australian TV shows — I was amused when I heard some people exclaim "Oh look it's Charlene's wedding dress." Of course I thought they knew the person called Charlene, and glanced at them in some curiosity. Nope, they meant a character from the TV soap, Neighbours, who was played by Kylie Minogue. I don't watch much TV so it meant nothing to me, but I did remember the dress –and the wedding — from the Australian comedy show Kath and Kim — and not for its tastefulness. It was on show too.
Shannon, that's the one I think is Victorian-era, isn't it? Yes, it's stunning. And for all the weight of the heavily worked fabric, it falls like a dream.
They had several wedding dresses from Australian TV shows — I was amused when I heard some people exclaim "Oh look it's Charlene's wedding dress." Of course I thought they knew the person called Charlene, and glanced at them in some curiosity. Nope, they meant a character from the TV soap, Neighbours, who was played by Kylie Minogue. I don't watch much TV so it meant nothing to me, but I did remember the dress –and the wedding — from the Australian comedy show Kath and Kim — and not for its tastefulness. It was on show too.
I forgot to say, yes, red is a lucky color in a lot of Asian cultures, especially Chinese. I think a red wedding dress sounds gorgeous.
I forgot to say, yes, red is a lucky color in a lot of Asian cultures, especially Chinese. I think a red wedding dress sounds gorgeous.
I forgot to say, yes, red is a lucky color in a lot of Asian cultures, especially Chinese. I think a red wedding dress sounds gorgeous.
I forgot to say, yes, red is a lucky color in a lot of Asian cultures, especially Chinese. I think a red wedding dress sounds gorgeous.
I forgot to say, yes, red is a lucky color in a lot of Asian cultures, especially Chinese. I think a red wedding dress sounds gorgeous.
These are gorgeous. I love historic wedding dresses and so wish I could have seen the exhibition.
These are gorgeous. I love historic wedding dresses and so wish I could have seen the exhibition.
These are gorgeous. I love historic wedding dresses and so wish I could have seen the exhibition.
These are gorgeous. I love historic wedding dresses and so wish I could have seen the exhibition.
These are gorgeous. I love historic wedding dresses and so wish I could have seen the exhibition.
Yes, Suzi, it's a pity it didn't travel to other parts of the country.
Yes, Suzi, it's a pity it didn't travel to other parts of the country.
Yes, Suzi, it's a pity it didn't travel to other parts of the country.
Yes, Suzi, it's a pity it didn't travel to other parts of the country.
Yes, Suzi, it's a pity it didn't travel to other parts of the country.
Sigh, I installed AdBlockPlus at the wrong time! It won’t allow me to pop up the photos to see the details. (Yet ads still pop out at me elsewhere!)
But I really wouldn’t want to have been a seamstress in any of those eras. Can you just imagine all the hand sewing? And no one ever got carpal tunnel?
Sigh, I installed AdBlockPlus at the wrong time! It won’t allow me to pop up the photos to see the details. (Yet ads still pop out at me elsewhere!)
But I really wouldn’t want to have been a seamstress in any of those eras. Can you just imagine all the hand sewing? And no one ever got carpal tunnel?
Sigh, I installed AdBlockPlus at the wrong time! It won’t allow me to pop up the photos to see the details. (Yet ads still pop out at me elsewhere!)
But I really wouldn’t want to have been a seamstress in any of those eras. Can you just imagine all the hand sewing? And no one ever got carpal tunnel?
Sigh, I installed AdBlockPlus at the wrong time! It won’t allow me to pop up the photos to see the details. (Yet ads still pop out at me elsewhere!)
But I really wouldn’t want to have been a seamstress in any of those eras. Can you just imagine all the hand sewing? And no one ever got carpal tunnel?
Sigh, I installed AdBlockPlus at the wrong time! It won’t allow me to pop up the photos to see the details. (Yet ads still pop out at me elsewhere!)
But I really wouldn’t want to have been a seamstress in any of those eras. Can you just imagine all the hand sewing? And no one ever got carpal tunnel?
Pat, I'm sure seamstresses got carpel tunnel — and had problems with eyesight after working in bad light for long hours in terrible conditions.
And probably other medical problems as a direct result of their working conditions.
The trouble is, nobody worried much about the conditions of poor workers in those days, except the poor workers themselves, who couldn't change anything.
I had to add in another thread to my current book once I realized I'd totally underestimated the time it would take to make a dress or a pelisse. But at least the dresses were smaller in the regency-era, and didn't have all those enormous skirts with bustles and fold and tucks and what-not.
Pat, I'm sure seamstresses got carpel tunnel — and had problems with eyesight after working in bad light for long hours in terrible conditions.
And probably other medical problems as a direct result of their working conditions.
The trouble is, nobody worried much about the conditions of poor workers in those days, except the poor workers themselves, who couldn't change anything.
I had to add in another thread to my current book once I realized I'd totally underestimated the time it would take to make a dress or a pelisse. But at least the dresses were smaller in the regency-era, and didn't have all those enormous skirts with bustles and fold and tucks and what-not.
Pat, I'm sure seamstresses got carpel tunnel — and had problems with eyesight after working in bad light for long hours in terrible conditions.
And probably other medical problems as a direct result of their working conditions.
The trouble is, nobody worried much about the conditions of poor workers in those days, except the poor workers themselves, who couldn't change anything.
I had to add in another thread to my current book once I realized I'd totally underestimated the time it would take to make a dress or a pelisse. But at least the dresses were smaller in the regency-era, and didn't have all those enormous skirts with bustles and fold and tucks and what-not.
Pat, I'm sure seamstresses got carpel tunnel — and had problems with eyesight after working in bad light for long hours in terrible conditions.
And probably other medical problems as a direct result of their working conditions.
The trouble is, nobody worried much about the conditions of poor workers in those days, except the poor workers themselves, who couldn't change anything.
I had to add in another thread to my current book once I realized I'd totally underestimated the time it would take to make a dress or a pelisse. But at least the dresses were smaller in the regency-era, and didn't have all those enormous skirts with bustles and fold and tucks and what-not.
Pat, I'm sure seamstresses got carpel tunnel — and had problems with eyesight after working in bad light for long hours in terrible conditions.
And probably other medical problems as a direct result of their working conditions.
The trouble is, nobody worried much about the conditions of poor workers in those days, except the poor workers themselves, who couldn't change anything.
I had to add in another thread to my current book once I realized I'd totally underestimated the time it would take to make a dress or a pelisse. But at least the dresses were smaller in the regency-era, and didn't have all those enormous skirts with bustles and fold and tucks and what-not.
thank-you, these were beautiful. Janice dunlap
thank-you, these were beautiful. Janice dunlap
thank-you, these were beautiful. Janice dunlap
thank-you, these were beautiful. Janice dunlap
thank-you, these were beautiful. Janice dunlap
Thanks, Janice. Glad you enjoyed them.
Thanks, Janice. Glad you enjoyed them.
Thanks, Janice. Glad you enjoyed them.
Thanks, Janice. Glad you enjoyed them.
Thanks, Janice. Glad you enjoyed them.
Also, when my family was based in India I don’t think I saw a single bride who didn’t wear red.
Also, when my family was based in India I don’t think I saw a single bride who didn’t wear red.
Also, when my family was based in India I don’t think I saw a single bride who didn’t wear red.
Also, when my family was based in India I don’t think I saw a single bride who didn’t wear red.
Also, when my family was based in India I don’t think I saw a single bride who didn’t wear red.
Thanks, Sonya — I didn't realize it was an Indian custom, too.
Thanks, Sonya — I didn't realize it was an Indian custom, too.
Thanks, Sonya — I didn't realize it was an Indian custom, too.
Thanks, Sonya — I didn't realize it was an Indian custom, too.
Thanks, Sonya — I didn't realize it was an Indian custom, too.
One of the reasons we’re going to London in December is so I can see the wedding dress display at the V & A. (my husband is such a good sport!)These are lovely, Anne!
My youngest daughter is getting married in a month, and I was so pleased she didn’t want a strapless dress. She’s been a bridesmaid a zillion times and observed her friends tugging all day. Her lace dress is so lovely (it has cap sleeves and a V-neck with a small embellishment on the bodice) that I’m getting misty just thinking about her in it. It would be a worthy addition to your pictures!
Maggie, a Say Yes to the Dress addict
One of the reasons we’re going to London in December is so I can see the wedding dress display at the V & A. (my husband is such a good sport!)These are lovely, Anne!
My youngest daughter is getting married in a month, and I was so pleased she didn’t want a strapless dress. She’s been a bridesmaid a zillion times and observed her friends tugging all day. Her lace dress is so lovely (it has cap sleeves and a V-neck with a small embellishment on the bodice) that I’m getting misty just thinking about her in it. It would be a worthy addition to your pictures!
Maggie, a Say Yes to the Dress addict
One of the reasons we’re going to London in December is so I can see the wedding dress display at the V & A. (my husband is such a good sport!)These are lovely, Anne!
My youngest daughter is getting married in a month, and I was so pleased she didn’t want a strapless dress. She’s been a bridesmaid a zillion times and observed her friends tugging all day. Her lace dress is so lovely (it has cap sleeves and a V-neck with a small embellishment on the bodice) that I’m getting misty just thinking about her in it. It would be a worthy addition to your pictures!
Maggie, a Say Yes to the Dress addict
One of the reasons we’re going to London in December is so I can see the wedding dress display at the V & A. (my husband is such a good sport!)These are lovely, Anne!
My youngest daughter is getting married in a month, and I was so pleased she didn’t want a strapless dress. She’s been a bridesmaid a zillion times and observed her friends tugging all day. Her lace dress is so lovely (it has cap sleeves and a V-neck with a small embellishment on the bodice) that I’m getting misty just thinking about her in it. It would be a worthy addition to your pictures!
Maggie, a Say Yes to the Dress addict
One of the reasons we’re going to London in December is so I can see the wedding dress display at the V & A. (my husband is such a good sport!)These are lovely, Anne!
My youngest daughter is getting married in a month, and I was so pleased she didn’t want a strapless dress. She’s been a bridesmaid a zillion times and observed her friends tugging all day. Her lace dress is so lovely (it has cap sleeves and a V-neck with a small embellishment on the bodice) that I’m getting misty just thinking about her in it. It would be a worthy addition to your pictures!
Maggie, a Say Yes to the Dress addict
Maggie, your daughter's dress sounds beautiful.
And how exciting to be going to London and to the V&A — what a fabulous trip. I'm quite envious.
All the very best for the wedding, and the trip. Thanks for dropping by.
Maggie, your daughter's dress sounds beautiful.
And how exciting to be going to London and to the V&A — what a fabulous trip. I'm quite envious.
All the very best for the wedding, and the trip. Thanks for dropping by.
Maggie, your daughter's dress sounds beautiful.
And how exciting to be going to London and to the V&A — what a fabulous trip. I'm quite envious.
All the very best for the wedding, and the trip. Thanks for dropping by.
Maggie, your daughter's dress sounds beautiful.
And how exciting to be going to London and to the V&A — what a fabulous trip. I'm quite envious.
All the very best for the wedding, and the trip. Thanks for dropping by.
Maggie, your daughter's dress sounds beautiful.
And how exciting to be going to London and to the V&A — what a fabulous trip. I'm quite envious.
All the very best for the wedding, and the trip. Thanks for dropping by.
These are beautiful. I noticed your pictures show white,… off-white? No hats or veils?
These are beautiful. I noticed your pictures show white,… off-white? No hats or veils?
These are beautiful. I noticed your pictures show white,… off-white? No hats or veils?
These are beautiful. I noticed your pictures show white,… off-white? No hats or veils?
These are beautiful. I noticed your pictures show white,… off-white? No hats or veils?
I’d like to know if these dresses seemed considerably smaller than what the “normal” woman today looks like? Was Gweneth Paltrow’s dress larger than the others, even though she’s a waif? I remember an exhibit of Princess Diana’s dresses at one RWA conference and all of us exclaimed that, while she seemed tall, the actual size of the dresses was amazingly small. (I don’t know how sizes translate in Australia, but I’m thinking a 0 or 2 here in the U.S.)
I’d like to know if these dresses seemed considerably smaller than what the “normal” woman today looks like? Was Gweneth Paltrow’s dress larger than the others, even though she’s a waif? I remember an exhibit of Princess Diana’s dresses at one RWA conference and all of us exclaimed that, while she seemed tall, the actual size of the dresses was amazingly small. (I don’t know how sizes translate in Australia, but I’m thinking a 0 or 2 here in the U.S.)
I’d like to know if these dresses seemed considerably smaller than what the “normal” woman today looks like? Was Gweneth Paltrow’s dress larger than the others, even though she’s a waif? I remember an exhibit of Princess Diana’s dresses at one RWA conference and all of us exclaimed that, while she seemed tall, the actual size of the dresses was amazingly small. (I don’t know how sizes translate in Australia, but I’m thinking a 0 or 2 here in the U.S.)
I’d like to know if these dresses seemed considerably smaller than what the “normal” woman today looks like? Was Gweneth Paltrow’s dress larger than the others, even though she’s a waif? I remember an exhibit of Princess Diana’s dresses at one RWA conference and all of us exclaimed that, while she seemed tall, the actual size of the dresses was amazingly small. (I don’t know how sizes translate in Australia, but I’m thinking a 0 or 2 here in the U.S.)
I’d like to know if these dresses seemed considerably smaller than what the “normal” woman today looks like? Was Gweneth Paltrow’s dress larger than the others, even though she’s a waif? I remember an exhibit of Princess Diana’s dresses at one RWA conference and all of us exclaimed that, while she seemed tall, the actual size of the dresses was amazingly small. (I don’t know how sizes translate in Australia, but I’m thinking a 0 or 2 here in the U.S.)
Thanks, Margaret, no most of them didn't include the hats and only a few had veils — there were some shoes, also but not many. I suppose shoes probably got worn out and veils were fragile and didn't last as long — or maybe the moths got to them. I think the exhibition was more about wedding dresses than weddings.
There were a few colored dresses, too, but as I couldn't provide details of them, I didn't include them in this, as I wasn't sure whether they were wedding dresses or going away outfits—of which there were a handful from a more modern time.
Thanks, Margaret, no most of them didn't include the hats and only a few had veils — there were some shoes, also but not many. I suppose shoes probably got worn out and veils were fragile and didn't last as long — or maybe the moths got to them. I think the exhibition was more about wedding dresses than weddings.
There were a few colored dresses, too, but as I couldn't provide details of them, I didn't include them in this, as I wasn't sure whether they were wedding dresses or going away outfits—of which there were a handful from a more modern time.
Thanks, Margaret, no most of them didn't include the hats and only a few had veils — there were some shoes, also but not many. I suppose shoes probably got worn out and veils were fragile and didn't last as long — or maybe the moths got to them. I think the exhibition was more about wedding dresses than weddings.
There were a few colored dresses, too, but as I couldn't provide details of them, I didn't include them in this, as I wasn't sure whether they were wedding dresses or going away outfits—of which there were a handful from a more modern time.
Thanks, Margaret, no most of them didn't include the hats and only a few had veils — there were some shoes, also but not many. I suppose shoes probably got worn out and veils were fragile and didn't last as long — or maybe the moths got to them. I think the exhibition was more about wedding dresses than weddings.
There were a few colored dresses, too, but as I couldn't provide details of them, I didn't include them in this, as I wasn't sure whether they were wedding dresses or going away outfits—of which there were a handful from a more modern time.
Thanks, Margaret, no most of them didn't include the hats and only a few had veils — there were some shoes, also but not many. I suppose shoes probably got worn out and veils were fragile and didn't last as long — or maybe the moths got to them. I think the exhibition was more about wedding dresses than weddings.
There were a few colored dresses, too, but as I couldn't provide details of them, I didn't include them in this, as I wasn't sure whether they were wedding dresses or going away outfits—of which there were a handful from a more modern time.
I'm not sure, MJ. The dresses were mostly mounted on stands and dummies, and sometimes just pinned in place, or hanging a few inches off the carpet, so I wasn't able to really make a comparison.
Certainly the wedding outfit of the 16 year old looked tiny and narrow, but I just got the impression of an unformed adolescent.
Some of the waists seems pretty tiny, but again, it was hard to tell whether that was real or an illusion emphasized by things like bustles and puffy skirts.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
I'm not sure, MJ. The dresses were mostly mounted on stands and dummies, and sometimes just pinned in place, or hanging a few inches off the carpet, so I wasn't able to really make a comparison.
Certainly the wedding outfit of the 16 year old looked tiny and narrow, but I just got the impression of an unformed adolescent.
Some of the waists seems pretty tiny, but again, it was hard to tell whether that was real or an illusion emphasized by things like bustles and puffy skirts.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
I'm not sure, MJ. The dresses were mostly mounted on stands and dummies, and sometimes just pinned in place, or hanging a few inches off the carpet, so I wasn't able to really make a comparison.
Certainly the wedding outfit of the 16 year old looked tiny and narrow, but I just got the impression of an unformed adolescent.
Some of the waists seems pretty tiny, but again, it was hard to tell whether that was real or an illusion emphasized by things like bustles and puffy skirts.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
I'm not sure, MJ. The dresses were mostly mounted on stands and dummies, and sometimes just pinned in place, or hanging a few inches off the carpet, so I wasn't able to really make a comparison.
Certainly the wedding outfit of the 16 year old looked tiny and narrow, but I just got the impression of an unformed adolescent.
Some of the waists seems pretty tiny, but again, it was hard to tell whether that was real or an illusion emphasized by things like bustles and puffy skirts.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
I'm not sure, MJ. The dresses were mostly mounted on stands and dummies, and sometimes just pinned in place, or hanging a few inches off the carpet, so I wasn't able to really make a comparison.
Certainly the wedding outfit of the 16 year old looked tiny and narrow, but I just got the impression of an unformed adolescent.
Some of the waists seems pretty tiny, but again, it was hard to tell whether that was real or an illusion emphasized by things like bustles and puffy skirts.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Very nice collections of latest and trendy outfits……superb.
Very nice collections of latest and trendy outfits……superb.
Very nice collections of latest and trendy outfits……superb.
Very nice collections of latest and trendy outfits……superb.
Very nice collections of latest and trendy outfits……superb.
Thanks, Jenifor
Thanks, Jenifor
Thanks, Jenifor
Thanks, Jenifor
Thanks, Jenifor
Congratulations! Great pictures as well.
Congratulations! Great pictures as well.
Congratulations! Great pictures as well.
Congratulations! Great pictures as well.
Congratulations! Great pictures as well.