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[alt_evelyn]

There were two distinct styles of clothing that emerged in young wizarding culture in the 1960s and 70s. Some wizards and even some of the more daring witches wore trousers with tight fitting thighs that were loose and bell-shaped around the calves (so-called "bell-bottoms") and either colourfully patterned tight fitted blouses in a variety of prints, such as paisley, or ruffled blouses with loose sleeves gathered at the wrist. Similarly, witches often wore robes with high-waisted bodices and loose flowing skirts that were often patterned with flowers. A separate group of witches and wizards tended towards more traditional cuts of clothing, and some styles that were popular during the 1900s made a resurgence in those circles, such as bonnets, lace, corsets, and petticoats with tapestry work for witches, and vests and robes in brown and blue with capes and sashes for wizards. The costumes we are creating for the Revue for this era of Hogwarts will include elements of both.

For example, I am currently embroidering the skirts of a dress with large daisies.

Comments

[alt_umbridge]

It's been some time since your last post, dear, so I'm glad you came to the realisation on your own that one would be appropriate.

I'm sure some people might find the clothing of the ages quite interesting, really.

[alt_evelyn]

Thank you, Madame Umbridge.

I shall try my best to be more consistent in the future.

[alt_sally_anne]

I think my favourite bit of the fashions of that era is the jewelry (which works out well, given that's part of what I'm working on). Especially the cameo jewelry.

[alt_evelyn]

The piece you showed us today really was very nice.

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[alt_evelyn]

I hope you'll get to keep it once we're done. As a remembrance. But if you can't, at least you'll know how to make them and you could make another one on your own.