A Fashion Show

Well I do like a fashion show and this one was extra special.

Even the host at the microphone sharing stories of each garment

was in a beautiful Victorian dress.

Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the

Port Townsend, Washington's Victorian Festival Fashion Show.

Just when I would get ready to snap a picture the model would move;

so some of my pictures are a blur.

I did want you to see this one as it seemed so different from what I normally

see for this era. The commentator said this dress was probably worn in her home

to greet her guests for tea.  What a fun thought.

This dress had so many facets to it.

See the picture above with the elbow length sleeves and below

with short sleeves. The top and bottom were separate.

Even the back of the skirt could be changed.

It amazed me at all the thought and details of each and every garment.

I think this model was having a great time.

It was fun to see the guys in the show too.

A new couple in town each strutting along the runway.

How fun to see them stroll by.

What a beautiful young woman modeling the fur and deep green dress.

Sorry I cut off the long train.

I loved being able to sit in the front row and see these beautiful dresses up close.

Here is my friend, Val. She is the reason I came to the show.

She coordinated the show this year and I loved that each model walked

right through the middle of the audience.  Good job, Val!!

The color in her dress was stunning.

Even her hat had such flair.

I know you can't see the front, but the skirt had bows up the center front

with the largest at the bottom of the skirt and getting smaller as they went up.

I couldn't even guess at how much fabric must go into each of these dresses.

This dress just sparkled.

Several models carried fans.

Some flirtation behind the fans was fun.

Beautiful models, gorgeous outfits, and a very lovely show.