On May 2, 2007, at 8:49 PM, Melanie Schuessler wrote:
Of course, actor safety, comfort, and the ability to do quick-changes,
dance moves, sword fights, or whatever else needs to happen in the
show also often have an impact.
Out of lurkdom for a moment.
First, thanks for all the insight into costumes. I learn so much on
this list. Such interesting discussions, too.
Second, I ride sidesaddle and joined this list to find out about
historic riding habits (but stayed because of the vast array of
topics!) The issue of safety and how much we riders have to "do for
ourselves" in this 21st Century, (rather than have a dresser and
grooms) influences my use of velcro. For ease of dressing, since I am
my own groom, I get the horse ready, then get myself ready, as quickly
as possible. My bodices close with velcro, as do my skirts. If the
horse falls, or even slips, velcro releases the full skirt, so I am not
hung up on the saddle. The "look" is good but safe and easy to dress /
undress. We even mention this safety factor in our explanations to The
Public about riding sidesaddle, Then and Now.
Susan
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