Making a Gothic Victorian Ball Gown // The Cicada Gown

The cicada gown project is complete! Thank you all so much for your support on this costuming adventure, and thank you to my patrons for making it possible! I have a few more costumes planned for 2021, but will be taking a small break from historic projects for a bit before I dive back in. This has been my dream gown to work on and get to wear, thank you all for making my dream dress a reality! Blog post with photos of this gown: http://theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/2021/04/cicadoidea.html Truly Victorian TV462 Tailed Bodice Pattern: https://trulyvictorian.info/index.php/product/tv462-1883-tail-bodice/ Silk Baron silk taffeta in Elphaba: https://www.silkbaron.com/product_p/1164.htm Mood Black Cotton Muslin: https://www.moodfabrics.com/black-45-cotton-muslin-315931 Tiara from Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/7cm-High-Black-Leaf-Crystal-Gold-Tiara-Wedding-Bridal-Party-Pageant-Prom-Crown/202765328222 Gloves are vintage, found on Etsy. Other jewelry was made by me. Shoes worn are Theda's from American Duchess. Faux hair from Amazon! My green hair color of choice right now is Manic Panic Green Envy also! MET gowns mentioned: Evening Dress, 1888: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/157880 Evening Dress, 1882: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159187 Evening Dress, 1888-89: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/107795 Fashion Plates and Photographs: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/215891375860955705/ Fanny, Lady Fildes, Luke Fildes (1843–1927),