Edwardian Ball is near! Do you have your look together? If you are looking for something new and swankety, we’ve got you covered with some of the Bay Area’s sexiest finery. We asked one of our favorite models, Ann, to show off some hot looks to inspire you. From dangerous beauty to elegant lady, you’ll find everything you need for the Edwardian World’s Faire or the The 12th Annual Edwardian Ball!
Our faire maiden shows her softer side in this dainty Darian Drapkin corset paired with gibbous vest and skirt. gibbous re-uses a variety of materials, victorian clothes, stained silk slips, buttons, coins, keys, to re-fashion material menageries, sans patterns, into unique items you’ll never find in mass-produced clothing. Wear something that inspires, not a cheap imitation!
Changing into a tougher corset by Darina Drapkin made of re-purposed fatigues, and a forest-inspired gibbous fancy, transforms our maiden into the huntress. Wolf-tooth and charms necklace by Taxidermy Couture.
The huntress becomes the hunted. This is one of my favorite looks. Styled by Swankety-maven herself, Yabette, this is a fresh, young interpretation of Edwardian. All the pieces can be used in your day-to-day wardrobe. The top is the famous-for-being-fabulous Miranda Caroligne 2-way top, the skirt a super soft, utterly wearable Field Day skirt made from upcycled, vintage bed-sheets. Of course any Swankety lady knows she can rock that waist-cincher with a skirt or jeans, making it a sound investment piece. This corset, with red plaid wool side panels, with black/gold/red floral vintage fabric front and back panels is perfect for both couture and street looks, and can go elegant or punk.
(Note: Check out our Around The Shop magazine for all the ways you can wear the Miranda Caroligne 2-way top)
With this headband by Eileen, adorned with vintage black netting, our prey becomes the sinister black widow.
Like any good hunter, our lady knows when it’s time to sit back and let them come to her lair. She has beautiful, deep red, stripped Darina Drapkin corset that, like many of her designs, has an easy-in-and-out zip front for simple dressing (and undressing.) An authentic piece, this corset has spiral steel bones, and professionally placed grommets with metal tipped laces.
The bustle skirt is a DAS original that can bustle to the back, front, or side, and is fashioned from period patterns.
There’s nothing I love more than a harem pant, these by Miranda Caroligne. So sexy on Ann, very modern French boudoir.
Only the fashion-forward need apply! Paired with a corset, this look is très sexy, très now, très fun.
If you’re looking for something a little more simple, we love this beetle adorned Field Day dress. Made in Oakland, the body of the jumper is made from 100% organic cotton, it’s garment dyed, and hand printed. The buttons are vintage brass, the suspenders are recycled and remade and adjust to fit you perfectly. The Large gathered signature pockets and an open back with v shaped waist let your middle section look wee. There are lots of fun ways you could personalize this for Edwardian ball, then rock it year round!
With all this attention on clothing the body, we don’t want your head to get jealous! We have a large selection of spectacular feather head pieces at great prices! Elaborate pieces by Sayuri Designs and Eileen starting as low as $30, with plenty of small but stunning pieces as low as $12! Come and get them before they’re all gone!
Top image, Suyari feather headpiece, bottom two images, feather hairclips with vintage broach embellishments by Eileen.
We had an awesome time shooting in this Steampunk Victorian. You can see more fun, sexy images from the shoot on our Facebook page!
Want more inspiration? We have lots of great looks from local designers in our Holiday Inspiration Guide, with plenty of inspiration for Men and Women! ay Area made clothing and accessories for Men and Women.
Nice work, looks great!!