Do not refresh your browser. This is not a mistake. Yes, it is Choice you see decked out in a period gown. And no, it wasn’t horrible. In fact, it felt apprpriate to walk around a place like Tusk, or Castle Bran (seen here), decked out in crinoline and lace.
The gown I’m wearing is called Princess from Adam n Eve. It features a sweeping three-piece skirt prim that makes for more natural movement and a grand swoop of the trane. There are two bodices included: the long-sleeved jacket version that I’m wearing; as well as a lovely, off the shoulder version with a larger white lace panel on the bust (shown here, in green). The texture is crushed velvet and the skirt hem, bodice, and sleeves are trimmed in a fine lace. It is a regal, but not overly ornate gown that is perfect for dressing Victorian, Rennaisance, or perhaps attending a Dicksonian Christmas ball. Princess is available in five colors: black, white, red, green and blue (view all).
But like I said, wearing this gown felt appropriate, but it didn’t feel like me. And here we have my delimma.
You see, my friend, sachi Vixen, and I were talking the other day and she gently teased my love of sweaters and tweed, and my inhibitions toward more fantasy-type things like gowns, silks, and period clothing. Our conversation was jovial and in the end she sent me a copy of princess to try. A gentle nudge toward exploring something new. And indeed, that is just what this world was made for.
But as a writer it’s really hard for me to write about things that I’m not excited by. Unfortunately– for readers who like more fantasy, sex appeal, or glamour– what I am excited by are well tailored, casual clothes. Why? Because they fit my lifestyle (and yes, I mean my second lifestyle). If I’m giong to spend money on clothes, it’s going to be on items I would actually wear. Otherwise, it’s just lindens wasted.
That is not ignoring the fact that I do believe that fashion in SL is much broader than the fashion world in RL. I want to bring you as many tastes as possible, but I can only do it in a way that feels genuine. I can appreciate the fineness of any well-made garment, even if it is not something I like. Just as I like plenty of things that I would never wear. But I will only report on clothes that fit into those categories, if I can do it in a way that is honest and respectful to the readers of this blog, as well as the designer. Consider that a promise.
New items featured:
Princess by Adam n Eve
Seen in world: Yes
Review copy: Yes
Friends list: Yes
In this photo: Skin: Bronzage Dark Peach Blossom by Tete a Pied; Eyes: Natural Brown Lenses by Johanna Cramer; Hair: Chele in Chestnut Brown by ETD; Gown: Princess in Black by Adam n Eve
Model pose courtesy of the PinUp collection at Digital Dragon Designs.
I’m pretty similar, preferring tailored clothing, so it’s hard for me to get excited over somet hings even if I think they look good for what they are. I too don’t want to buy things that aren’t “me”
But like you noticed it can be fun to experiment with victorian gowns or neko ears.
I have to agree… there’s tons of things in world that I appreciate from an artistic point of view, but would never think of owning, for my first style or my second. It feels weird to wear them, and I won’t spend money on them, so I know just what you mean.
What I find funny is how out of your element you manage to look in that dress, in your picture. ^_^ It almost looks like you’re holding it up in a costume store, showing it to a friend with an “Isn’t this silly, could you possibly imagine me in this?” look.