Brielle's Costume Wardrobe

1870's Vampire Ballgown

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This actually an older dress of mine, but I was wearing it the other day for another event and thought I would snap a few shots. The orginal dress post is right here with more pictures

This gown matched my Dracula book and silver locket, thus the reason for including them in the shots.

The gown is made of a dark red heavy silk type fabric with a contrasting black embossed center panel. The top of the sleeves are sewn out of the same fabric as the center, but the lower halves of the sleeves are a sheer chiffon style fabric.

On the front of the bodice there is an overlay of a lace style design that has been sewn on to give the dress texture and detail. Hand embroidery was done down the front along the edge of the black panel.

The back of the gown has been bustled to achieve that silhouette.

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Men's Pirate Wardrobe Essentials

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The photos featured here are of some Men's Pirate Wardrobe essentials I recently created for customers. I decided to group them all together for easier viewing.

Everything is Historical Pirate Inspired. Click on the photos for large views.

Black Textured Linen Pirate Coat Outfit

This is a very detailed pirate coat. Fully trimmed in black braid work, silver metal buttons, welt pockets and large pirate cuffs.

A full shot of the front details....

Win Tapestry Vest Outfit

The tapestry vest is fully lined. Features real welt pockets, bronze metal buttons, fold over front and fitted back out of brown wool.

Linen Pirate Shirt and Suede Pirate Pants Outfit

This shirt is a lovely cream linen detailed pirate shirt. The silky golden sash completes the classic pirate look. Pirate pants button up the front with closures on the knee as well.

Only high quality fabrics and supplies are used.

Looking for your own pirate wardrobe garments? Contact me for details.

Transylvania Nightgown

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This Nightgown was highly inspired by Transylvania Legends and Lore....Dracula anyone?

Dracula is the classic vampire tale written by Bram Stoker in 1897. The novel wove a story of vampire myth to create a literary legacy. The story was set in Transylvania...thus creating a new platform for many other stories that would soon follow based in this same region.

For the gown I used a lovely organic bamboo and rayon fabric. It is the kind of fabric that is amazingly soft and becomes better with age.

The fabric is a bit thin, but this creates a lovely ghostly effect. Or some such thing.

Almost an off the shoulder low neck that is perfectly romantic.

The low scooped neckline is a drawstring that I stitched in place and tied in a knot so there is not fear of it coming undone.

The sleeves are full and pointed on the lower hem.

Simple long hem floats around the ankles.....or I am sure you could fly in it was well if you happen to have that power come midnight.

Looking for your own Transylvania Nightgown?

Please contact me for details. I would be happy to create one just for you.

 

Thanks for reading!

 

 

Green and Blue Tia Costume

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Today I have a costume to share with you that was inspired by my Tia Dalma costumes, but in a green and blue color scheme. With a selection of fabrics chosen to represent the sea and an assortment of vintage trims this gown was created.

The costume consists of a fully boned corset, detailed skirt, overdress and beaded belt.

For the belt we used a range of beads, shells and other vintage findings.

The fabric I used for the Over Dress has a lovely colonial inspired print on it of swirled roses and flowers. I accented it with handyed tassles and a stone gray fish net.

You can see touches of vintage lace on the lower sleeves.

The Corset is a deep blue and accented with a selection of fabrics used throughout the costume. Back laces up with green eyelets.

The hem of the skirt is trimmed with a sheer dark green chiffon and completely underlined with seaweed green linen. Gives a nice weight to the skirt when it is just worn with the corset.

Looking for your own Tia inspired costume?

Please contact me for details.

 Thank you for reading!

 

Cowboys and Aliens Ella inspired Dress

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The dress you will see here below was inspired by the costume worn by Ella in the Cowboys and Aliens movie that came out this summer.

For my version of the costume I used a fabric that was an 1860's reproduction fabric...to give it a historical vibe.

The color is a tan taupe calico with brown flowers printed on it.

I have more information on the Alien Wrist cuff over on my blog. If you want to read that post please visit this link

The costume is actually a two piece garment that creates the look of a dress.

The long skirt is accented with a ruffled around the hem and the fitted bodice is finished with a skirted peplum.

 

 *Click on the pictures for a larger look if you like. The lace on the cuffs is a vintage piece I had in our collection. The cuffs are closed with a bone like button as well.

You can see the cut of the dress a bit better here...and I had a bit of fun with the gun. The blue glow from the alien wrist cuff also shows up well in the picture on the right.

The back of the bodice and skirt is simple and perfect for running around. The Alien Wrist cuff is a fun accent for this costume as well...

Thanks for looking at my Ella inspired dress! It was fun to create and I hope it captured a bit of the look and feel of the movie costume.

If anyone is looking for their own Cowboys and Aliens costume just let me know. I would really like to recreate other inspired styles from the movie. (the guys costumes are great!)

Thanks for reading!

Elizabeth Swann Inspired Nightgown/Robe

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I recently had the opportunity to create a nightgown and robe inspired by the ones worn by Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.

This the original costume that inspired the one I created for my customer.

As with all my pictures (and the movie one above) you can click on the images for a larger view.

 Here is my inspired by the movie version below... 

 

The Robe was created from a gorgeous 100% silk fabric that was woven in England. Each flower is carefully embroidered and finished with pretty silk thread.

Close up...

I was fortunate enough to find a pattern of fabric that was rather similar to the movie. Not only in color, but the flowers were of a similar design as well.

 The Nightgown was sewn using a really pretty organic bamboo cotton blend fabric. Very soft and smooth to the touch that will improve even more after washing.

The neckline is carefully gathered and pleated to provide a very fitted look through  the bustline with full sleeves and a sweeping hemline.

To complete the pirate look I added the aztec coin from the first movie.

 Interested in your own Pirate Inspired Nightgown or Robe? Contact me for details.

Thanks for Reading!

Red Riding Hood Cape

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Below is an image from the Red Riding Hood Movie that inspired my capes.

You can find the capes in my etsy shop or read about them on the blog

 

The Movie Costumes were designed by Cindy Evans.

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Here is my cape in the snow.....

This cape was inspired by the classic fairytale and is perfect for your own daily adventures.

 
 
The full hood frames your face and creates a mysterious silhouette.

Cape features 2 slits in the front for your lovely arms to reach through and hold onto a basket of treats…or a knife to protect yourself from a hungry wolf.

 
 The front of the cape closes with ties to create a custom fit...

 
 
the hem curves up in the front slightly to achieve a fairytale shape.

 

Looking to purchase your own Red Riding Hood Cape? Visit my store

 

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Classic Dashing Pirate

 

This costume was a custom made outfit designed to look like a classic historical pirate. High quality linen fabrics and vintage lace complete the look. The Costume consists of a linen pirate shirt, linen sash, linen pants with front flap and button legs.

Click on the pictures if you would like larger view.

 
I made 2 headscarves to go with this costume for an added variety of options.

 
Thanks for looking at my costumes. If you are interested in your own Dashing Pirate Costume just send me an e-mail and I would be happy to discuss details with you.

 

Apache Inspired Costume

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This costume was a custom order from a customer that was looking for something inspired by this historical picture of apaches.

The look he wanted was something similar but with a cream shirt, light brown/taupe loin cloth. and darker sash and headscarf. The pants just needed to be a dark brown.

So the costume below is what we came up with based upon those wants for the costume.

 

*Click on the pictures for larger views. 

The shirt was made from a very vintage muslin fabric and antique wooded buttons.

 

 For the cut of the shirt we based it off a historical style very poplular of the time period that the  apache photo was taken.

 
The Sash and headscarf were created from a hand dyed selection of fabrics.

 The loin cloth was made from a vintage wool and felted wool designs. I fringed it on the bottom for an authentic feel.

 

Thanks for looking!

Would you like your own historical costume of some kind? Contact me for details...

 

 

The Russian Ballgown

The Russian Ballgown

This dress was created and inspired from the picture below.

The fabric is a lovely real silk taffeta that is beautiful on both sides of the fabric creating a truly unique gown that has a reverse pattern of pink and gold on the inside and a lovely gold and pink on the outside.

Dress is worn with a full petticoat that is covered in a sold taffeta that is woven with threads of both colors.

Full Aline style that is perfect for dancing, strolling and wandering castles.

Elegant long sleeves add a touch of regal beauty to this gown…high collar creates a simple, yet elegant neckline.
 

   Looking for your own Russian Ballgown? Please contact me for details...