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Era:
Rococo, 1740s - 1780s
Style: #F-6, French- Polonaise
Robe a'la Francaise
*Retail Price: $3,000
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Character:
Referred to as the "garden
goddess," Pierette,
was a quiet, simple woman
who was married to a wealthy
aristocrat who was rarely
home. She filled her time
in her voluptuous garden.
Due to her dedication,
her garden was the most
magnificent in all the
land. She was not intimidated
by others and by no means
strived to impress her
fellow enthusiasts (especially
Mary -"Garden Delight"),
thus her costume is simple,
not lavish - absolutely
charming.
Description:
The dress is of embroidered
yellow silk taffeta. Of
the same fabric, the ruching
completely contours the
dress, edged with an inspired
"fly fringe,"
as they used to call it.
Complimentary silk in
a paprika color is used
as ribbon to enhance the
stomacher, rosettes, and
other important details.
The stomacher displays
a lattice design encrusted
with delicate organza
flower trim weaving amongst
the taffeta. This trim
is also seen on the cuffs
and again on the petticoat
skirt (which has been
added later and is not
shown in this photo).
Embroidered buttons are
featured in the middle
of all of the rosettes
and again, on her choker.
Accented white details
demonstrate utilization
of the lace of the day.
The dress is her garden
while she is attending
events, but a shorter,
quilted petticoat skirt
benefits her while enhancing
her garden. There is a
matching bonnet or parasol
to ward off the sun, while
the matching handbag serves
as a dual purpose for
either outside engagements
or holding her seeds while
planting.
* The retail price for replication includes the base price of the dress and all extras shown in photo. This costume is available for "Rental" at Behind the Scenes Costume shop, info under links.
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