Posted in 1910-1920, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Edwardian, WWI

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

A WWI era skirt and Petti for modern wear

We recently made one of our Teens Era A-line skirts from our medium weight salmon woven cotton for a client who will be wearing it for both historical wear and every day wear.

Wearing historical fashion every day is not a new phenomenon but it is a trend gaining momentum thanks to the recent social media branding buzzword “history bounding.”

We also made this lovely custom designed period appropriate organdy petticoat to wear underneath. So pretty and feminine!

Our WWI Era skirt and petticoat are officially shop cat approved!

About Susan

My interest in historical costume began at a very early age. I knew by age 5 I wanted to be a designer. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to turn my passion into a full time business. You can find my costumes onstage in NYC, on the big screen, and in museums around the globe. View all posts by Susan

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.