I have an event this weekend…a Victorian High Tea. At first I thought of wearing my 1840’s Copper Penny Dress because it is very Dickens.
But, Shirley pointed out that it is a Victorian High Tea for Christmas and not a Dickens High Tea for Christmas.
I could wear my 1873 Polonaise because Shirley is going 1870’s….
I could wear my 1850’s tea gown to the tea event…
Gads, no! It is not fit for human consumption. Unless you are talking about the illness consumption…in which case one would not care what one looked like. Thankfully, this photo is very “cell phone camera” blurry!
I could wear my 1880’s Half Grand Surprise Dress as it is a nice Christmas red.
I could wear my 1895 Dinner gown as I haven’t worn it in ages.
Actually, I don’t think I have worn it in public since I have finished the cape and the muff. Might be a bit over the top for an afternoon tea but what the heck…. Okay, decision made.
Even if I do look like a linebacker in it…
The cape over the sleeves brings to mind a football player standing on the side lines.
Wanda B Victorian 
It’s lovely and you made the right decision. If linebackers dressed like that even I would watch football. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read my post!