Victorian looking clothing - thrift store (theater, school, shop)

[uswith6]

or somewhere else? (its for a school project)

I tried one thrift store but no luck, any good one where you might find something?

Thoughts? Thanks in advance

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by mewith3

or somewhere else? (its for a school project)

I tried one thrift store but no luck, any good one where you might find something?

Thoughts? Thanks in advance

Which part of the Victorian era?

[uswith6]

Originally Posted by southbound_295

Which part of the Victorian era?

umm 1850-ish

think A Christmas Carol time-frame

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by mewith3

umm 1850-ish

think A Christmas Carol time-frame

adult or children's?

[uswith6]

either, female not male though, we have the male now need female
(yes I have twins doing the project)

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by mewith3

either, female not male though, we have the male now need female
(yes I have twins doing the project)

Have you considered a costume shop, or contacting a theater for costume rental, unless you're a good seamstress?

For a female, doing a child or young girl would be easier than an adult, since the adults wore hoops. The girl's poofy skirt could be achieved with a crinoline slip. With a male, depending on class, the worst that you had to deal with was a frock coat.

You do know about the hair oils, don't you? Men used macassar oil or brilliantine (Brill creme is a somewhat solidified version.) Women also oiled their hair.