Soirée Costume Resources

Need some inspiration? Not sure what to wear? Don’t know how to sew or don’t have time? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve started a non-exhaustive a list of costume resources to help you plan your Soirée look!

Dress Code

This event theme is Belle Époque, which spans the period from around 1890 to 1910. We encourage all attendees to dress in ball-appropriate formal attire. However, this is NOT a historically accurate event, so feel free to make whatever creative choices you desire!

Further Reading

Gentleman’s Gazette - Full & Informal Evening Dress 1890s

Vintage Dancer - Victorian Men’s Tuxedo, Tailcoads, Formalwear Guide

The Fashion Archaeologist - Edwardian Lingerie and How to Wear It

Patterns

• Black Snail Patters

• Truly Victorian Patterns

• Laughing Moon Mercantile

• Nehelenia Patterns

• Past Patterns

• Ageless Patterns

• Historical Atelier

• Heloysace

Pre-Made/Custom Commission

Mass-Reproduction

Amazon/Fast Fashion*

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