Why Gendered Buttons? Making a Waistcoat for a Historical Gonzo Muppets Christmas Carol Cosplay

Use code NICOLER14 for up to 14 FREE MEALS 3 Free Gifts across 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at Part 2 of “oh no, what have I done?“. It’s time for the waistcoat! Probably the most obvious piece in the entire ensemble, waistcoats in the 1840s were very popularly made from vivid colors and graphic designs. The Victorians definitely were NOT boring. So it’s not surprising that Gonzo went with a BRIGHT red and orange plaid. I was fortunate enough to find a silk taffeta in just the right design from Prism Silks For the design, not much had to be adjusted from the movie costume. Shawl collar and double breasted was very common at the time of Dickens, I just had to add details like welted pockets and one more row of buttons (I’m not muppet sized). Most of the adventure with this piece came down to construction and research! Waistcoat