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Joseph | Riding habit, Regency fashion, Historical dresses

A coat-dress or riding coat (borrowed in French as redingote), usually of unadorned or simply trimmed woolen fabric, with full-length, tight sleeves and a broad collar with lapels or revers. The redingote was later worn as an overcoat with the light-weight chemise dress. Possibly so-called after the Biblical Joseph, who left an outer garment in the hands of Potiphar's wife when he fled her attempt to seduce him.

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1740s Riding Habit Waistcoat and Shirt | 18th century women, 18th century clothing, 18th century fashion

It's been a flurry of sewing madness here, getting ready for Colonial Williamsburg next week. I've ripped into a lot of garments, and made some pretty big changes to many - necklines needed lowering, waists needed letting out. Of the items I made new, two were

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A Riding Habit :) | Riding habit, 18th century fashion, Historical clothing

At long last, the riding habit is revealed! I hope its not anti-climactic!. It was a LOT of work, even though it looks rather plain. Tailoring is... an entirely different beast from dressmaking! Different techniques, different stitches. Mike and I had a complete mis-communication over…

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Riding Aside: 1886 or 1896? | Riding habit, Edwardian fashion, Victorian fashion

I found this fashion ad for a riding habit dated 1886. Pay special attention to the habit on the left. As you already know, I really enjoy finding these ads and then finding a real riding habit (either antique or reproduction) and comparing the two! This beautiful creation is dated 1896, but they look so similar that I really do think they are from the same fashion period. As long as I live, I think I will never tire of looking at Victorian and Edwardian fashion!

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