Hello, I have made a thread back in the good old 2017 about how I'd like to find more videos/photos with skirt/dress linings. That didnt get much attention so I guess I will try again with a fresh crowd maybe?
I'm into skirt/dress linings, I like business suits, especially wool or something that is dry clean only!
But looking at videos it's pretty much impossible to tell if the skirt/dress was dry clean only and if so what material and lastly if it did survive the "adventure"
I also like to know if the skirt or dress is lined, even if I cant see the lining, just knowing is half the good news
Does anyone know or can recommend or maybe even have in their own gallery pics/videos of lined skirts/dresses ? Again as I said it doesnt have to show, knowing is enough
Looking for some dry clean only action too. I'm aware of some videos that have such content and I myself ordered a custom before, but I would really like to see some more.
So please share if you know/can , maybe even some stories would be nice!
The dress worn by Tabitha (viewable in the 'b' roll footage, 1st scene, and continuously in the in the 2nd scene of her video) -- a very expensive couture dress (Dior, I think) -- was satin (underskirt) lined. I hated ruining it (mostly) but I prefer to ruin fancy clothes than cheap-ass stuff.
Tabitha loved the dress, too...and the thickness of it (plus the lining) allowed a gal to wear real panties (satin with stitching/detailing at waste and seams) underneath.
The lining is not visible in most of the video (analog video, sorry)...so, these captures don't reveal as much as the actual video might. But for what it's worth...
Now that I've had time to recall better, I believe the entire dress she wore was lined (a soft pink satin) -- from the bodice down to the hem, with the 'skirt' part of the dress lining (below waste) being loose from the dress but sewn at the waste to the upper body lining, the look being only slightly form-fitting and ever-so-slightly a-line.
Tabitha loved wearing it (as she did the petticoat in the opening sequence)...saying she would have bought both items (pre wamming) if she had found them in a vintage store (where I found them).
This is something that always interested me. The thing with most lined suits (the jacket, principally), is that is comprises layers of felted materials to keep the outer fabric flat and to help with the shape and the way the garment falls. Getting it soaked in water will cause these to shrink at a greater rate (and in some cases permanently) than the fabric of the garment. Therefore, it's effectively ruined.
So therefore, there is an added thrill to anyone getting wet or messy in traditional suit.
The advent of machine washable jackets has changed this Somewhat (most commercial uniforms are machine washable now) - and we've seen a decline in dry cleaning operations.
We used a good few corsets in my former partner, Ginger's shoots. These are both lined and boned with steel and suited to dry clean only.
The biggest problem with garment mortality is generally staining though.
Richard Trouso said: This is something that always interested me. The thing with most lined suits (the jacket, principally), is that is comprises layers of felted materials to keep the outer fabric flat and to help with the shape and the way the garment falls. Getting it soaked in water will cause these to shrink at a greater rate (and in some cases permanently) than the fabric of the garment. Therefore, it's effectively ruined.
So therefore, there is an added thrill to anyone getting wet or messy in traditional suit.
The advent of machine washable jackets has changed this Somewhat (most commercial uniforms are machine washable now) - and we've seen a decline in dry cleaning operations.
Have you used any suits that have been dry clean only? Id love for you to link a few if you know any! I'm loosing all hope now... I have spoken to a few Japanese producers and they were of limited help... We used a good few corsets in my former partner, Ginger's shoots. These are both lined and boned with steel and suited to dry clean only.
The biggest problem with garment mortality is generally staining though.
Yes. Absolutely. For a start, the outfit has to be lined, be it formal suit, mother of bride, wedding or prom. complete with satin camisole/ slip, or a full slip. If bridal or prom, must have petticoats underneath. Then glossy hose or stockings and heels. Simply not interested if not. Unfortunately very rare around here I can assure you however, all of the dresses/ outfits in my gallery are lined, And the gown will also have petticoats.