Re: [h-cost] costume

2010-10-12 Thread Liz Herman
I generally consider costume to mean something not intended for wearing for other than a party, play, or trick-or-treat. Only reason my outfit for MD Ren. Fest. gets garb and often just clothes instead of costume is that it tends to get a real workout... from a few singes from helping put out

Re: [h-cost] Is this real or not?

2010-02-06 Thread Liz Herman
Couldn't say for sure... but I do notice that her pose is very odd for the time. Generally speaking, you'd expect the bride to be sitting upright, not slightly reclined. Also, you can clearly see her shoes - not flat on the floor. I can't think of another picture with long skirts that show

Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms ....a site for you

2009-09-02 Thread Liz Herman
I'm not sure who posted first, but I just noticed the thread. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has had an exhibit for about two years now that covers (in part) the beginnings of the commercial air industry in the US (America by Air). I'm not sure how close up the photos get,

[h-cost] CostumeCon

2009-05-01 Thread Liz Herman
Hope folks have fun this weekend! I'm looking forward (with envy) to reports from CC from those who go... please share (pointers to pictures greatly appreciated as well). (Me? I live close enough not to need a hotel room... but have to go up to Long Island instead today ... timing stinks...