Francaise Dinner Planning - Outfit Edition

[kaesha_nikovana]

I've been mulling over fabric options for my robe a la francaise for a few days, and since I'm having trouble making a decision I'm seeking your opinions.  I've got a decent amount of silk in my stash, but only a few with enough yardage to make into a francaise.  Here they are

Comments

[isabelladangelo]

Go with what you love - the purple/black option. It's better to be pretty and happy rather than be accurate and not happy. We aren't super strict as a group anyway.

Have you considered a jacket and petticoat as an option as well? That might free up more fabric for you to consider.

As for the pink/green - ya know, if you don't want it...;-)

[kaesha_nikovana]

Thanks for the input - I'm glad to hear that no one there is super strict. I'll still be bringing my a-game, but just in a non-HA color! :) I hadn't even considered a jacket for this time, but I'll keep it in mind for the future. I've actually got a pet-en-l'air in my closet, the very first 18th century garment I ever made. Yay options!

If I ever decide to part with the green/pink silk, I'll give you first dibs. ;)

[starlightmasque]

Absolutely go with what is easiest! These gowns are so time consuming-- if you already have a purple petticoat, go for that option! (Plus, the purple is dynamite and will look spectacular on you!)

[kaesha_nikovana]

Thank you! I think I'll do that.

[m_of_disguise]

I vote for the purple! Especially with the petticoat already made. ^^

[kaesha_nikovana]

Thanks! It really will cut down on my construction time.

[joysdaughter]

How accurate do you want? I vote pink/green - that vivid colour is pretty rare, I think.

[kaesha_nikovana]

I agree - very rare, if it even existed at all back then. I think I'll just go with what makes me happy this time around and worry less about being strictly historically accurate in color. That pink/green will be there for future use. :)

[jenthompson]

I vote for the first option. It'll be beautiful on you!

[kaesha_nikovana]

Thank you! That seems to be the popular opinion, and really it's the smart move with the petticoat already made. :)