Thoughts on Festy

Best frock for wearing all day? My yellow peasant.
Why? I think because it has no sleeves, and a gap in the front. It can be as tight and loose as you want, and I think it even fits around my bust better. Also, it's very easy to wear with a neat jacket, quick to get on (and off! oo-er!), doesn't need ironing, is cool enough despite the weight of the wool, and the hem doesn't get wet.
Any issues? Yes, because it's not very flash, and I'd like something for Festy that is nice. And its hem ends above my ankle, making it a great Festy frock, but I can't wear an underskirt for extra warmth. And because it doesn't need to be kirtled, I don't end up with an apron pocket, and they are mega handy. The skirt still needs a hook and eye.

Worst frock for wearing all day? The green.
Why? The sleeves are not as comfy as I'd like. And I think the bodice gave a little in wearing - by the end of the day it was feeling a little big. And I can't wear a jacket over it, because of the awesome sleeves. So it's no good for night wear at Festy.
So, good bits? The colour still blows my mind, I love the sleeves, the skirt drape is delicious. It's going to be a fine feast frock. I'm considering trying Mel's lacing method, to make the front smoother.

So how was the salmon frock? Surprisingly comfy. I hate wearing a frock for the first time at an event - anything can go wrong. But this was ok. Not as comfy as the yellow, but still good. I could wear a jacket at night, kirtle skirts, it looked good...a success, in all. I wish I'd got some photos.

I think what I have discovered is that I (and many others) are just not good at wearing frocks for 14hr periods. We're unused to it, and it hurts. The dragging down on my shoulders, and standing differently, really takes its toll. I'm keen to see if moving my shoulder seams makes some difference, and maybe even bodices that lace differently, but I think it's just a difference thing.

So what are the plans for Festy '11?
No matter what happens with the site, it's later in the year, and therefore colder. I will be needing that coat, and so will F. So they will be re-instated. And I think the evidence points to another peasanty frock. I wonder if I have some scrappy wool for that. I'd love a new little jacket in brocade, too. And I've yet to finish my smock and F's socks. But I'm dreaming of another courty frock in black and black, and I really want to apply some new knowledge to the gold silk sleeves.