tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post7462418180739866013..comments2024-03-18T18:45:59.168-07:00Comments on Home Living: The Beautiful, Soft, Flowing, Modest, Clothing Depicted in the Art of Alfred Emile Leopold Stevens (1823-1906)Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18447526095961166002009-07-12T16:51:23.561-07:002009-07-12T16:51:23.561-07:00What a wonderful series you are doing.
It is summe...What a wonderful series you are doing.<br />It is summer here and it is apalling what is appearing everywhere....<br />I am also sickened of the way the women who report the news dress. The men will have their suits and ties and there are the women, showing cleavage, legs...everything clingy..this didn't used to be professional dressing even for women...even and especially FOX NEWS....<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-42424911969306334022009-07-09T20:02:43.138-07:002009-07-09T20:02:43.138-07:00The few pair of jean we had as kids did not have f...The few pair of jean we had as kids did not have fly fronts. The zippers for women's slacks were on the side. The first time I saw a fly front pant on a woman I thought she was wearing her brothers pants. We were allowed to wear our girl jeans when we went on picnics with our family. We usually had a dress over them. When we were there the family would hike and climb all over stumps and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3156054623864517052009-07-09T18:10:15.685-07:002009-07-09T18:10:15.685-07:00Thank you for the wonderful paintings that you p...Thank you for the wonderful paintings that you posted. They surely depict what I think the Apostle Paul instructed us women to be adorned with. I look and look at the stores for lovely , feminine blouses and skirts. They are getting harder and harder to find. I have been collecting modest bridal gowns for years, as I made my two oldest daughters their wedding gowns , I had to put together Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888628153445942061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-53460663050535328592009-07-09T15:19:17.996-07:002009-07-09T15:19:17.996-07:00Lydia, how about a sidebar with links to widely-av...Lydia, how about a sidebar with links to widely-available modern patterns you like? I'd love to be able to browse through them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3672874382739291222009-07-09T10:58:06.894-07:002009-07-09T10:58:06.894-07:00To the commentator who went to tea:
I've noti...To the commentator who went to tea:<br /><br />I've noticed that people sometimes are cruel as a defense mechanism. It hurts us when they say such things, and are unfriendly, but they may be hurting more because they see something they want to have/be but don't know how to achieve, and are reacting to us by defending themselves. (I think sometimes they don't even realize they are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-90565690249674689952009-07-09T09:04:16.702-07:002009-07-09T09:04:16.702-07:00If anyone takes a good look at the early photograp...If anyone takes a good look at the early photographs of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, you'll see that she was a larger lady. Nobody really mentions this fact. Why? I suppose because she knew the value of good tailoring, excellent foundation wear and a pretty face! Have a look, and see what you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-74400379412589383992009-07-09T08:55:36.275-07:002009-07-09T08:55:36.275-07:00The download would be free, and would include othe...The download would be free, and would include other articles and comments, such as the one about what women really think about todays clothing. If you wanted it in book form, you could have it printed up yourself and pay your own costs for it. Not promising anything, but thought it would be fun to have a collection of comments. Until then, I hope the designers and manufacturers will take note ofLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-75138888863652553052009-07-09T07:59:52.988-07:002009-07-09T07:59:52.988-07:00You can also pay someone to sew something that you...You can also pay someone to sew something that you choose yourself.<br /><br />Mary Lincoln, wife of the 16th president, was short and fat, but the photographs show she wore the same color jacket as skirt,and created a long effect. The shape of the garments in those days were made to make women of all sizes look beautiful. <br />I will try to include photos from the online library, of women of Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-7100979896676349752009-07-09T05:27:52.522-07:002009-07-09T05:27:52.522-07:00I'd like to comment about the issue of plus-si...I'd like to comment about the issue of plus-sized women who supposedly don't look their best in dresses....<br /><br />It's ONLY because of the types of dresses that are sold in big department stores that y'all don't look good!<br /><br />In the 'older days' (say 1900 until 1950) the women looked great, sophisticated, etc. We now assume that they were all much thinner Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-78098518752269158902009-07-09T04:56:40.905-07:002009-07-09T04:56:40.905-07:00What great advice for plus sized women the previou...What great advice for plus sized women the previous poster gave!<br /><br />I am back to wearing the long skirts and dresses, even around the home when I don't plan to go anywhere. I live in an apartment complex with some rather "tough" neighbors. The attire of most of the women is pretty awful in many ways. It is hard for me to go out around here in dresses without someone making aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-60389533519520602522009-07-09T01:53:13.045-07:002009-07-09T01:53:13.045-07:00I have never had the desire or need to wear anythi...I have never had the desire or need to wear anything else but skirts or dresses; lovely and practical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61945767574459805362009-07-09T00:36:29.732-07:002009-07-09T00:36:29.732-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
I also find the idea of making a...Dear Lady Lydia,<br /><br />I also find the idea of making an e-book out of the comments (yours included!) a good one. <br />I must say, so much enjoy these discussions. They are so motivating! <br />I have now almost completely changed to feminine skirts and dresses, and I like it vey much. I wear my hair long and put it up in different styles. <br />But it's so difficult to bear all the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-50660345004991289162009-07-08T23:29:40.595-07:002009-07-08T23:29:40.595-07:00I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind com...I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind comments and suggestions! I think a lot of the problem for me has been trying to dress in my regular masculine fashion...only in a skirt or dress. The colors and fabrics are darker and thicker, which does appeal to me, but I also like the warm colors, rich reds, oranges, browns, so I suppose I need to find ways to "feminize" these materialsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-25141218667211052692009-07-08T21:41:58.993-07:002009-07-08T21:41:58.993-07:00I have been reading several posts and I wonder, wh...I have been reading several posts and I wonder, what then the best way to "convert" other ladies to wear lovely clothing? <br /><br />IT can't be by critisizing. I am sure this would send anyone away. The only means I can think of is to look so nice and lovely ourselves, that others will mimic.<br /><br /> Another poster commented that a little girl called her a "princess"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3480937529199701382009-07-08T18:39:58.884-07:002009-07-08T18:39:58.884-07:00Oh, I'd also like to mention that with most sk...Oh, I'd also like to mention that with most skirts, if you lose or gain a few pounds, they are a whole lot easier to mend than pants. How many women do you know that have sizes from 8 to 14 in their closet. For jeans, pants, work wear, exercise wear, and the like.<br /><br />If you lose 20 pounds as a skirt wearer, you just take in the seams. Maybe adjust the elastic if you have an elasticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22265844208563911472009-07-08T18:30:10.625-07:002009-07-08T18:30:10.625-07:00Hi there. I also wanted to post to the lady who i...Hi there. I also wanted to post to the lady who is plus sized.<br /><br />I am VERY plus sized. I'm going to be honest here and say, I am about 5' 6" and weigh roughly 260 lbs. I wear a size 20 in US sizes. <br /><br />In the past year, I have begun purchasing skirts and dresses on eBay. eBay is a wonderful resource for those on a budget. I bought a lovely black Gap dress 3/4 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80916071925940231802009-07-08T18:11:57.563-07:002009-07-08T18:11:57.563-07:00I purchased the Shawl Collar dress pattern from Hi...I purchased the Shawl Collar dress pattern from Hint of History awhile back. You've inspired me to give it a go. I bought the most lovely soft, pink, floral cotton for the body of the dress and white batiste for the collar. It's drying across the backs of my dining room chairs. Tomorrow I'll cut it out and sew it up. I also plan to make a couple gathered shifts from Practically PrettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-367568009492100522009-07-08T17:43:47.027-07:002009-07-08T17:43:47.027-07:00I'm curious about the type of fabrics used in ...I'm curious about the type of fabrics used in the paintings. I agree that natural fabrics are superior to most of the current fabrics used in garments today but how did they get that much drape and softness with a cotton? The cotton fabrics I find poof when you gather them more than what you see in those paintings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45975405106786287772009-07-08T14:34:13.267-07:002009-07-08T14:34:13.267-07:00Even if you don't get to do an e book of these...Even if you don't get to do an e book of these excellent comments and your specific explanations and examples, I hope somehow readers are encouraged to check the comments for this excellent source of inspiration. The ideas expounded and detailed are a true gift. Thank you ladies.<br /><br />Great work as usual Lydia. Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2815911307392222352009-07-08T14:26:26.563-07:002009-07-08T14:26:26.563-07:00The paintings are so beautiful. I like the Victori...The paintings are so beautiful. I like the Victorian period but I like the 18th century better. Not the ridiculous court dresses but dresses like these. http://www.koshka-the-cat.com/blue_linen.html<br />Nice Victorian dress http://www.trulyvictorian.netfirms.com/testboard/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5310&highlight=german+dress<br />Even though there were nice fashions from the 20's to now notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48863635393899589992009-07-08T14:12:54.323-07:002009-07-08T14:12:54.323-07:00A quote to pass on:
"Your feminity is your my...A quote to pass on:<br />"Your feminity is your mystery. Why would you reveal your mystery to anyone but your husband?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-21878176129090824052009-07-08T11:22:32.118-07:002009-07-08T11:22:32.118-07:00This is really good advice for even thin women. No...This is really good advice for even thin women. No one wants to look fatter. If you have new clothing, nice clothing, and particularly, cotton or natural fabrics, you feel fresh and young and thinner already and are less likely to eat. If you have no clothing that is nice or slimming, you see your weight all the time and see your extra rolls and you want to eat extra rolls just to keep away the Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91364373448301690452009-07-08T11:11:59.521-07:002009-07-08T11:11:59.521-07:00First I want to say that I think a book of these c...First I want to say that I think a book of these comments is a WONDERFUL idea!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br />I wanted to respond to K's comment regarding being plus-size and struggling with feeling feminine.<br /><br />I, too, am plus-size and understand what you are saying. I think when you aren't happy with your weight you struggle with feeling good about yourself <b>no matter what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20861772489154373382009-07-08T10:15:34.314-07:002009-07-08T10:15:34.314-07:00I like your idea of a book of comments, especially...I like your idea of a book of comments, especially if yours are included. The comments are very helpful and give me a boost when I need it sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18625287248064734772009-07-08T09:47:37.123-07:002009-07-08T09:47:37.123-07:00A book of these anonymous comments sounds like a g...A book of these anonymous comments sounds like a great idea, Lydia!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com