Waiting outside the club. On C: french blue brocade and navy satin hairpiece, purse, and gown by me. On Karen: tricorne with hand-dyed plume by Lynn McMasters. Gold crushed velvet jacket, gold brocade vest, champagne dupioni silk shirt, and black dupioni silk breeches by me. On myself: custom honey-blonde wig by Outfitter Wig in Hollywood. Cream satin hat with hand-dyed plumes by Lynn McMasters. 19" narrow-ribbed cream satin overbust by C&S Constructions. Gold brocade, cream satin and metallic gold lace ensemble (jacket, purse, overskirt and petticoats) by me.

Historically, gowns in that era were so low-cut as to expose the nipples. Since this is not as socially aceptable in the current era, I am wearing gold sequin pasties, adorably coined by a friend as "Sun Kinglet pasties." *

Both C and I are wearing round-toed velvet court pumps to match our outfits.C's have been decorated with matching brocade bows.

As usual, my extremely wide hips give the illusion that my waist is considerably smaller than it actually is. On this night, my over-the-corset measurement was just under 21" as I left a little room for drinking and dancing. *

Gorgeous cream satin hat with hand-dyed ostrich plumes, pearl and satin cord details, by Lynn McMasters. Custom wig by Hollywood Outfitters *

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Our lovely friend L arrived dressed as an absinthe fairy! *

With my stunning friend L

Inside the club with my sweetie. Sorry for the grainy photo quality - it was dark in there! *

With friends L, C, and K

My sun pasties seemed to rise as the evening progressed... *

With the smoldering H

A and H in retro glamour after the event