tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post2887509184214559071..comments2023-10-29T12:03:31.248+01:00Comments on Isis' Wardrobe: Researching the early mantuaIsishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-2274008421649926322017-06-17T18:37:53.139+02:002017-06-17T18:37:53.139+02:00... mantuas are unpopular?
I keep returning to th...... mantuas are unpopular?<br /><br />I keep returning to them (and this article, which for some reason I've never commented on before). It's a sad fact I have absolutely no excuse to make one and justify the cost because I would in a heartbeat! I think it all started with that gorgeous blue-and-metallic one, back when it was a Rate the Dress on The Dreamstress's site. Or possibly with a slightly mantua-ish costume on a beloved character in a TV fairy-tale. ;)<br /><br />What fascinates me this time round are the lower-class mantuas. It's not only easier to see how it could have developed into the Anglaise, it's easier to see how the thing *works*. I think this is why I lve transitinal eras - and I guess that also explains why I love the mantua, because it *is* a transitinal garment in a way, isn't it?Hana - Marmotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532515160608083460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-74170046434797203572013-11-15T10:10:04.650+01:002013-11-15T10:10:04.650+01:00Kendra: Unfortunately I have three colour combinat...Kendra: Unfortunately I have three colour combination I want to make and can't decide... Oh well, I have a court gown to make first. :) And yes, that stomacher is just hideous. What were they thinking!Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-89476328432071157462013-11-14T19:01:37.606+01:002013-11-14T19:01:37.606+01:00Ooo those stripedy mantuas are fabulous! I'm e...Ooo those stripedy mantuas are fabulous! I'm excited you're working on this style.<br /><br />On the last dress, please can someone make a better stomacher? ;)Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443641907078439193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-14442493546860395082013-11-01T14:47:55.389+01:002013-11-01T14:47:55.389+01:00Natalie: Yes, they are facinating!Natalie: Yes, they are facinating!Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-67627747057339444352013-10-28T22:21:47.624+01:002013-10-28T22:21:47.624+01:00Dear Isis,
Hooray for mantuas. Have been enamoure...Dear Isis,<br /><br />Hooray for mantuas. Have been enamoured of them for years.<br /><br />Very best,<br /><br />NatalieZipZiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088551086336264968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-62453079603555549472013-10-28T11:57:40.515+01:002013-10-28T11:57:40.515+01:00Sanna K: Yes, I want it so much!
I think mantuas ...Sanna K: Yes, I want it so much!<br /><br />I think mantuas need more love!Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-78841576457185944532013-10-28T06:56:31.238+01:002013-10-28T06:56:31.238+01:00That blue mantua with golden emboidery is simply s...That blue mantua with golden emboidery is simply stunning beyond words. It's nice to see someone doing research on pretty unpopular dresses such as these! :)Sanna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795829464979056917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-7147828217386751322013-10-27T17:48:30.327+01:002013-10-27T17:48:30.327+01:00Deb: So have I... I am determined that next year w...Deb: So have I... I am determined that next year will see me do it!Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580595753456307919.post-67132347874844313052013-10-27T03:46:58.680+01:002013-10-27T03:46:58.680+01:00I love these photos! I've been meaning to make...I love these photos! I've been meaning to make a mantua for *years*! One of these days I'll get around to it. :-)Deb Salisbury, Magic Seeker and Mantua-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513482264195697450noreply@blogger.com