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"...a child of about eleven, garbed in a very short, very tight, very ugly dress of yellowish-gray wincey. She wore a faded brown sailor hat and beneath the hat, extending down her back, were two braids of very thick, decidedly red hair. Her face was small, white and thin, also much freckled; her mouth was large and so were her eyes, which looked green in some lights and moods and gray in others." ~L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables |
| Ever since
Lucy Maude Montgomery introduced us to the spirited red-headed
orphan, the literary public has been in love with Anne
Shirley. While there have been many movie adaptations of
Montgomery's novels, the finest of these was made in the
1980s and starred Megan Follows as Anne. What captivates
most of us with this particular film, besides the story-line,
are the beautiful turn-of-the-century clothes worn by the
characters. From Anne's simple school dresses and aprons,
to Diana's gorgeous shirtwaists, and later, Anne's
sophisticated suits, the mini-series provides an
inspiring look at styles our great-grandmothers would
have worn. Join me as we discuss selected outfits worn in the film by Anne Shirley and Diana Barry and how to incorporate them into your modern day wardrobe. I'll share exclusive film stills of select costumes, diagrams and hints for making these yourself. Take a few moments as you read over these notes to imagine how you can incorporate elements of these designs into your modern sewing. Taking bits and pieces, like the cut of a skirt, the lace on a blouse, the detail of buttons or the style of a collar, you can add a touch of Edwardian elegance to your modern wardrobe. Note styles and ideas that you imagine as you read--you may come up with some beautiful inspirations that are just begging to be sewn into your next dressmaking project! Please note
that because of space and time restraints, I was not able
to review every one of Anne and Diana's dresses and
outfits. I encourage you to be your own film detective-- Before going any further, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation to Melissa, who did all the screen captures for me. She was so sweet to take the time to get the perfect screen still--she got some great ones that I am sure you'll enjoy. Be prepared for inspiration! Cordially, Miss C. P.S. If you have recreated a costume from our featured film or another historical movie, we'd love to see your pictures and comments on construction! Send photos and notes, along with the title (and version, if applicable) of the movie that inspired your creation and your name to In Timely Fashion. All material will be considered for future inclusion in this column unless specified otherwise. |
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~An Historical Note, a brief glance at the fashion sensibilities of Anne's era ~Anne's Wardrobe, inspiring suggestions for recreating her girlish wardrobe ~Diana's Wardrobe, more wonderful suggestions on achieving old-fashioned charm! ~ Inspired Interpretations, modern seamstresses share their Anne-ish creations! ~ Pattern Reviews, the low-down on patterns available to the do-it-herself seamstress ~Gibson Pompadour & Gibson Girl, easy-to-do, these hairstyles are worthy of Anne and Diana themselves!
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of Change: Twenty
Years of Fashion, 1900-1920 ~Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea, on DVD and VHS are available from Sullivan Entertainment. About the EditorMiss C. is a self proclaimed clothing addict with interests ranging from Regency finery to the sophisticated 1950s. She enjoys studying costumes both in films and books, and has enjoyed being able to write for ITF and watch a great movie at the same time! When she is not immersed in such pursuits, she enjoys working on her website, which is about--what else-- historical fashion! |
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