Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Thomas Gainsborough, 1787
Want an easy way to dress as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire?
There are many costumes you can buy that are “Marie Antoinette” of France. Since Marie Antoinette and “The Duchess”, Georgiana Spencer, were contemporaries and friends, an Antoinette costume should convey the same overall impression. And, after the movie “The Duchess” being a pretty good hit, people might even get who you mean to be. (Or, you can always go home-spun and find some dress in your closet that looks poofy and old-fashioned with a little scoop to the neckline.)
Some differences you might notice, or adjust your costume for:
-Marie Antoinette was from France, Georgiana was from England. (You could even hold an English Flag.)
-Marie Antoinette is usually portrayed with white, powdered hair, Georgiana is usually portrayed with goldish or reddish hair. (more…)
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