Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post, following your instructions and example:
So, I got this wild hair to dive into 1800s gothic fashion. I mean, who doesn’t love a bit of dark, romantic drama, right? I’ve always been kinda fascinated by the Victorian era, but I wanted to go beyond just looking at pictures. I wanted to feel it, you know?
My Deep Dive into 1800’s Goth
First, I started gathering pictures.A ton of references. Seriously, my phone was overflowing with pictures of dresses, hats, and accessories.I mainly looked at old photos and fashion plates from * helped me start to get my head around this task.
Next, I needed * way around *, of course, was a must. I also grabbed some deep reds, purples, and even some dark greens. Think heavy velvets, silks, and lace.I tried to touch and feel all of my options.
Then came the hard part. Trying stuff on. I used what I already had that was black and the materials I had on hand.
- Corsets: I had on hand a corset already.I put it on.
- Layers:I wore a long black skirt over some layered skirts to puff it out.
- Fabrics: I used the dark fabrics I bought to drape and play with shapes around my body.
- Accessorize:For accessories.I found some black gloves and put on a dark hat.
The biggest challenge? Honestly, just moving around! Those skirts are heavy. And the corset, well, let’s just say breathing is a bit overrated. I definitely got a new appreciation for how those Victorian ladies managed.
It’s not perfect, far from it.I tried to do my best with what I had on * gave me a feel for the * wow, it’s something else.
