 | | Hats
| | | Pearls
| | | Black attire complemented by magnolia colors of white, pink, | | | burgundy and lavender
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Our costumes are reminiscent of the Victorian era at the turn of the century
(1890s). Our design era is 1890 thru 1910. This reflects the time the Belleview
Biltmore and the Tampa hotel were all the rage here on both sides of the bay!
Your outfits could include an A-line skirt with a Gibson Girl top or a bustle
dress, a ballroom dress, a parasol, a hat, or anything that tickles your fancy.
Selections should follow the guidelines set by the Costume Committee and
must be approved by the Costume Committee chairperson in advance. Please
address any questions about your costume to the Costume Committee or to
the Standards Committee.
For the 2005/6 parade seaon, we have a costume closet with rentals on a first
come, first served basis. If you don't have a costume or would like a change,
you can always rent one from your own Krewe! For additional information,
please contact the Costume Chairperson at
KreweofSouthernSisterhood@yahoo.com
Also check out the Beads and Pearls page for info on how many and where to
buy beads for parades.
Recommendations from the Krewe Costume Committee
When researching and planning your costume, keep our time frame, 1890-
1910, in mind.
| | Hints for top of the head, day dresses require hats, evenings the ladies | | | adorned their hair with feathers, flowers, ribbons or jewels.
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| | Footwear varied from laced boots to day slippers, evening foot wear | | | was more elegant. Slippers to low heels, but keep comfort in mind.
Besides parades, an evening at the ball standing or dancing in shoes
that are not comfortable can make you grouchy! Find comfort then
adorn for beauty.
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Ready Made and Vintage Dresses
Victorian Hats and Hat Making Supplies
Sites for Ideas and Sources
| | La Couturiere Parisienne www.marquise.de
| | | The New York Public Library Online Picture Collection Another site | | | for inspiration! It has pages upon pages of hats, hair styles, costumes
(dresses), shoes, parasols, hosiery, sportswear (swimming, tennis, gym
and such), even Men's wear. The costuming is not only divided into
years but into countries. So if you are looking for a Paris original, just
go to costumes 1900 France.
| | | The Costumer's Manifesto www.costumes.org This site is a home | | | base for many webs-hats clothes, feathers, flowers, shoes just about
everything.
| | | Fashion-Era Fashion history and costume eras, Victorians to Haute | | | Couture.
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Movies with Krewe Period Costumes
| | Topsy Turvy
| | | Gigi
| | | Meet me in St Louis
| | | Hello Dolly
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| | Louise Beiner 727 943-5430 217 Earl St, Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689 (Krewe President for | | | 2006-7)
| | | Karen Shuey 813- 971-8986 10923 N Arden Ave., Tampa, Fl. 33612
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| | Jays Fabric, 801 Pasadena Ave S ., St Pete, 727-381-6600
| | | Boca Bargoons, 1029 E. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, 813-238-9515
| | | Buy the Yard, 12807 West Hillsborough Ave., Suite A, Tampa 813-818-9054
| | | Hancock's
| | | Walmart
| | | Joann's Fabric.
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Other Resources
Don't forget to check eBay. Try searching for Victorian costumes. |
