Here is my 1590s gown made of white silk, inspired by various portraits of Queen Elizabeth I’s maids of honor. I wore it at 12th Night 2014.
1590s wheel farthingale gown, photo by Joel Schonbrunn
Side view of 1590s wheel farthingale gown, photo by Joel Schonbrunn
1590s wheel farthingale gown, photo by Sandra Linehan
Back of 1590s wheel farthingale gown, photo by Sandra Linehan
Back of 1590s bodice, photo by Sandra Linehan
1590s accessories, photo by Sandra Linehan
1590s ruff, photo by Sandra Linehan
1590s gown bodice, photo by Sandra Linehan
1590s pearl jewelry, photo by Sandra Linehan
1590s wig & makeup, photo by Sandra Linehan
1590s selfie
Beyond stunning! A total masterpiece!
Thanks! You know this will be my backup gown for the CoCo Gala 😉
Masterpiece is right! It’s gorgeous! So majestic. I love everything about this from the gown to make-up and accessories!
Thanks! The makeup & hair were fun to do.
As stunning as Gloriana herself!
Hee! I’d hoped to do a red wig, but the one I had wasn’t long enough.
I just adore this on you, it’s so luminous and lovely. You look regal and beautiful. Bravo!
Thank you! I’ve always wanted a white 16th-c. dress.
Absolutely stunning! Great job.
You and your costume look beautiful! Stunning. I usually see you in black, but this white costume is amazing! You have been bringing a tear to my eye in the last 6 months or so.
I should have realized I’d find you when searching for “make wheel farthingale” on the Interwebz. This is fantastic!