My sister and I have just started making my new noble gown- it is soft yellow floral jacquard for the main gown and has wine diamond print jacquard accents. I plan on having a variety of forepanels for my underskirt choices. I haven't decided what color trim and I'm sure that decision would make your recommendations easier BUT ANYWAY- what color hat (and trim for that matter) would you suggest I use with a yellow and wine gown?
What kind of hat? What kind of gown? You say "forepanels," so I'm guessing the gown will be Tudor or Elizabethan?
A Black Hat goes well with everything!!! It's the feathers and Hatbands that can be changed.
I vote for a soft yellow (even in the jacquard is fine) and wine trim as it will go with the main flow of the colors of your costume ...also incorporate any trim you use into your hat. Another option is to have a soft yellow felt blocked into a hat and then trim it with wine ribbon and feathers. I think that would look VERY nice especially if you like the tall hat look.
Quote from: LordPaulet on March 30, 2010, 11:29:08 PM
I vote for a soft yellow (even in the jacquard is fine) and wine trim as it will go with the main flow of the colors of your costume ...also incorporate any trim you use into your hat. Another option is to have a soft yellow felt blocked into a hat and then trim it with wine ribbon and feathers. I think that would look VERY nice especially if you like the tall hat look.
I think I'd go the other way - a wine hat with light yellow trim and wine and yellow feathers (if you are doing feathers on it). I agree though that it depends on the type of hat and type of gown.
Although I don't sew much, I do wear noble garb, and the artist/ painter in me, loves questions about matching colors. So i hope maybe i can help, along with the others on here.
It depends on what type of hat you want. If you are going for a tall hat, the color black would be very versatile and you could get alot of use out of it. I have a black tall hat that i wear with my different gowns. I just switch the color of my hat band, or feathers to match my gown.
I also have seen alot of tall hats that are made to match the color of the gown.
I like Colleen's suggestion of a wine hat with yellow trim and wine and yellow feathers. That would look very pretty.
If you are going for more of a flat cap or a muffin style hat i would then suggest either yellow or wine .
If you are doing more of a french hood style I would go with either black or yellow to match the gown.
Thank you for all of the suggestions so far! Yes, it is a noble gown in a Tudor style. I am leaning towards a tall hat in either black or wine with a yellow band and wine and yellow feathers. I definately want a hat with a brim so as to shade my eyes from the sun. I have a French hood for another gown and though I enjoy the look I hate that I squint so much!
Any suggestions on where to find great feathers and plumes for a hat? I'm in MN if that makes a difference...
Since we should be done with your gown soon - maybe we should post a pic of it when its completed. That way people can see the style of the gown. :)
Quote from: ALadyandFae on March 31, 2010, 11:42:18 PM
Thank you for all of the suggestions so far! Yes, it is a noble gown in a Tudor style. I am leaning towards a tall hat in either black or wine with a yellow band and wine and yellow feathers. I definately want a hat with a brim so as to shade my eyes from the sun. I have a French hood for another gown and though I enjoy the look I hate that I squint so much!
Any suggestions on where to find great feathers and plumes for a hat? I'm in MN if that makes a difference...
I don't know if you have craft stores out there by the name of " Hobby Lobby ," but if you do they carry a great selection of feathers and plumes for hats. Atleast the ones out here in New York do.
A tudor gown with a tall hat will look very nice, plus it gives you some sun blockage with the brim. Do post pictures of the gown if you can for us garb lovers all to see. :)
We will definately post pics. Don't be too hard on us, though- Giggles and I are really new to this sewing thing! =D
I love the Hobby Lobby! The closest one to Minneapolis is in Fargo, ND. Luckily I will be up there in May to see what they have.
Dont forget Michaels or Joannes. They have feathers too
Hobby Lobby Rocks! Those stores are HUGE.
I haven't had much luck at Michaels nor Joanns. =( For feathers, anyway- we spend LOTS of time in both places on a regular basis for many other items. =)
I have had good luck with eBay for finding Ostrich Plumes and Pheasant feathers. Often times, a seller will have an assortment of different sizes and colors. Plumes over 14" look better on larger hats, though they can be cut down at the stalk.
I like the Ostrich drabs feathers for Hats in that they are smaller, softer, and do not overpower a hat. Cavalier hats look dynamite when adorned with the larger Ostrich plumes.
I buy all my feathers at Osctriches Online (http://www.ostrich.com/)
The prices are good and the quality is great!
They also have way more than ostrich feathers so if your looking for phaesant, cocktails or anything else they are likely to have it.
Thank you SO much DonaCatalina!!!!! That is a phenominal site! I greatly appreciate the heads up!
Quote from: DonaCatalina on April 15, 2010, 10:33:20 AM
I buy all my feathers at Osctriches Online (http://www.ostrich.com/)
The prices are good and the quality is great!
They also have way more than ostrich feathers so if your looking for phaesant, cocktails or anything else they are likely to have it.
Dona, there are so many kinds. Drabs, femina, male, wings, tails. Which type do you buy, and what length?
Thanks!
I use male tails for Don Juan's hats so they are long and fluffy.... 14-16 inches.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Scarby%202009/222.jpg)
Except the flat caps, which work better with the drabs and femina....8-10 inches
image here (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Scarby%202009/April26Catalina.jpg)
Wings can be good for feather fans as long as they are not the tips... 12 inches max.
This may seem random but its a great place to get feathers.
Look for an ostrich farm, they might sell the feathers. I found one between Pheonix and Tuscon and they sell the molted feathers in huge bundles!