I made one today and I felt horrible. Since I do not have appropriate footwear for 1852 I've been wearing a pair of little ballet flats (hey better than tennis shoes, right?). Well today I was in such a rush to get going at work that I didn't bother to roll up my pants, put on a petticoat, and I forgot my shoes. I felt bad none-the-less though. Mostly because last weekend when I was sitting on a rock reading I was snickering into my book about a few women that only half-assed their outfits. Fortunately I'm getting enough hours now that I can actually continue on with making an appropriate outfit for work.
Which brings me to the real point of writing this. Has anyone ever seen photos of or heard of a work dress for 1850-52 that had short sleeves? I'm trying to be as accurate as possible and still maintain the ease of being able to do my job.
Hey, we all do it from time to time, so don't feel bad.
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