Costume Party - Part I

I threw a costume party last night solely to create an excuse to make and wear a Regency-era gown.  I've had the pattern for months and have been dying for a reason to sew it.  As usual, I left it until the last minute, which means I was sewing yesterday morning when I really should have been cooking, but it was actually fairly easy and came out looking fantastic!

The not-completely-finished bodice.

The bodice and skirt, still a little rough around the edges.

Posing with my friend Jeff, who was kind enough to wear a cravat, my favorite form of neckerchief.