#mid 1600s

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670) "The artist's wife Anna du Pire as Granida" (1660) Oil on canvas Dutch Golden Age Located in the National Gallery Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

#paintings #art #artwork #painting #female portrait #bartholomeus van der helst #oil on canvas #fine art #dutch golden age #baroque #national gallery prague #museum #art gallery #dutch artist #portrait of a woman #costume #costumes #red #jewelry #jewellery #1660s #mid 1600s #mid 17th century #a queue work of art

[costumeloverz71]

Necklace, 1660 & 1800-1900.

Bow made in c. 1660, chain & pendant in 1800-1900. Enameled gold necklace with pendant, set with diamonds, hung with a pearl & a large sapphire drop.

#fashion #vintage #jewelry #mid 1600s #early 1800s #early 1900s

[canisalbus]

you say machete has to be closeted then why's he always wearing them little heels

Maybe he thinks he's a tiny bit nicer looking in them.

#no in fact he's just a little ahead of the curve let me try to explain #again I'm not a historian I'm just sharing what I've read I might be misremembering stuff so don't quote me on this #high heels became extremely fashionable in the early 1600's probably just a few decades after Machete's time #and they were originally worn by men #because they were inspired by Persian riding boots #if your shoes had heels you'd have easier time keeping your feet in the stirrups (think of cowboy boots) #Europeans saw them thought they looked snazzy and they became wildly popular in noble circles fairly quickly #for some hundred years or so high heels were the epitome of class wealth power and status and they were essentially genderless #remember that concepts of masculinity and femininity are fluid and change over time #things that were seen as manly a few centuries ago may seem downright effeminate to a modern viewer #it's all matter of perspective neither is objectively more correct than the other #they started to separate into men's heels and women's heels around mid 1700's iirc but the changes weren't massive even then #and only truly went out of vogue when the French Revolution hit in 1789 #and people all across the continent were suddenly put off by everything that reminded them #of the frivolousness and extravagance of royalty and aristicracy #so in his canon timeline I don't think people are looking at him and going “hmmm that's pretty gay” #because heels hadn't become gendered yet #maybe he likes how they accentuate his already tiny paws and make his legs look even longer than they are #he's interested in fashion or at least likes to dress nicely in high quality garments #he tries very hard to look his best despite never really feeling comfortable in his skin #he was a real shrimp as a kid and even though he eventually grew up to be a beanpole he might still find the extra height appealing #no one's going to look down on him ever again #I admit the way I draw them is a lot more modern than the true historical style at the time but not outrageously so #artistic freedom and all that in the end I'm not aiming for 100% accuracy #modern au Machete has no excuses though he's just a little bit fruity #if the guy feels empowered by wearing little clip cloppers let him #answered #anonymous #Machete

[15-lizards]

i saw your post about king's landing fashion/the influence of margaery, cersei and the factions dressing up like them, I ADORED IT! but it made me wonder how do you think fashion was during the dance? (better than in the show i hope...)

Yass let’s go 🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️

If you thought the Tyrells were ridiculous in the 290s wait until you meet the Targ-Hightowers in the 110s. The girls are over the top they’re giving you ruffles, curls, jewels, damask, embroidery they’re giving you EVERYTHING. This is the peak of Targaryen power so it makes sense that it’s going to show through their clothing. Like tell me these pics aren’t Rhaenyra at her wedding and Alicent at Aegon’s coronation

Rhae runs those Kings landing fashion trends like the Navy. Veryyy detailed dresses she wants the best most intricate gowns that can be made. Inlaid pearls and jewels and embroidery all over. Lots of extra layers and extra fabric and big skirts just to show off that it can be afforded. I think she’s definitely fond of ringlets, at least in her youth. When she’s older it’s still curled, but kept in a tighter updo, though it’s still gorgeous

The Hightower faction is probably more conservative because of close ties with The Faith. They’re still giving looks though like it’s just more subdued. Hair is probably tied up and/or put under a headpiece, and there are probably a lot of symbols of the seven in their jewelry and such. Idk why but I think they definitely love a ruffle or high collar too. Once the war starts clothing gets a lot more muted and subdued, half because of mourning and half bc of resources being cut off

Honestly the boys in kings landing are giving the ladies a run for their money. Daemon tries to act like he doesn’t care but he’s showing up to court in his fancy new surcoat (ruffles included) to try and get Rhaes attention. Aegon doesn’t give a shit but Aemond NEEDS his new embroidered black doublet to match his black silk gloves and his black velvet pants and stockings or what even is the point.

And then for the nobility’s “casual clothes” (and the handmaidens regular clothing) it would be simpler, made of looser fabrics so it’s easier to lounge or work. No stiff damask or embroidery, but it still has decoration on necklines and cuffs bc a girls always gotta look cute, even when she’s chilling. The Targs and Hightowers are always having serve-off there’s no time to slack

#asoiaf #asoiaf hair and clothing #also I know that this fashion inspo is technically AFTER the inspo I used for the current timeline but fuck it we ball #it’s about the AESTHETICS it’s ab the VIBES #the kinda messy but also extravagant Dutch and French fashions of the mid 1600s are too perfect for the dance

[genderkoolaid]

hey, friend 😊✨

i've been pondering a few... outdated terms? (slurs?) idk. my dad called me "a little fruity" (affectionately) and someone else referred to me as "an elegant fairy", both in reference to my queerness. i just haven't heard those terms often and am struggling to find history behind them. i know you're not a search engine, lol, so feel free to ignore this ask, but do you have any answers for me?

where did these terms come from? what do they really mean? (and are they reclaimed/can i use them joyfully? they're cute, to me, but i know that slurs can be a tricky thing)

thanks so much x

(anon I have multiple etymology apps on my phone dw this is exactly the kind of question I love answering)

A lot of queer slurs started as euphemisms, so you could imply someone was queer without having to say they fucked men/women/crossdressed/etc. Queer itself started that way, since it originally meant "weird" or "crooked" and could've been applied to a wide variety of strange people- but "inverts" most of all, at least in the US. Fruity also comes from this, as it originally meant "odd person" and eventually became associated with gay men specifically.

"Fairy" has similar origins to "gay," in that both are euphemisms based around being delicate and fanciful, which implies gay men/transfems (although "gay" has also long had negative sexual connotations & was also used to refer to female sex workers). I'm not Black so feel free to correct me on this, but I have heard "sweet" gets used in a similar way in AAVE.

If you want to call yourself fruity/a fairy, go ahead! From what I know they don't really have any more sting in them than "queer"; they have been used violently, but there's also a long history of queer people reclaiming these words and using them joyfully.

#unrelated but side note: we should use tribade more #lesbian only really started getting used to mean WLW in the mid-late 1800s #while my man tribade has been around since Rome #if ur writing a womanlover in the 1600s erupe shes not calling herself a lesbian shes calling herself a tribade #m. #ask box

[josephslittledeputy]

Celeste & Lucian during Cel's baby vamp era || Celeste & Wes sometime during the late '70s/early '80s || Sparrow & Endymion (She's not wearing her eyepatch that seals him in so he's tormenting her <333 He's actually quite fond of her ok) Lacy & her beloved husband, Owen, years ago || Lacy & her guard dog Zeke in the present (Preventing him from tearing someone up bc they looked at her wrong) || My beloved worst couple Sid & Sel <333

Kira Gallagher (TWD verses) Top Left: Teenage era, being a hellion || Top Right: Pre Zombie Apocalypse Bottom Left: Early Apocalypse, safe in shelter || Bottom Right: Present, post doing something that's necessary in the new world

Tagged by the lovely @carlosoliveiraa to do these cute picrews! 1 & 2

Tagging @socially-awkward-skeleton @direwombat @marivenah @alexxmason @henbased @simplegenius042 @inafieldofdaisies @skoll-sun-eater @cassietrn @clicheantagonist and anyone else who wants to participate! Sorry if you already have and I haven't seen it yet! It's been a while since I've been on here

#Cel; Lucian; Wes; Sparrow; Endymion; Sid & Sel are all from my og verse though Sid jumps around IFs a lot. Lacy is from the C*D verse #new/repurposed oc reveal! idk if Kira will stay in the twd verse but thats where shes at currently #cel has the power of illusion so she changes her appearance every few decades to keep ppl off her back. or sometimes just cause #though she stuck w/her baby vamp era look for a whiiiiile. baby vamp era being the mid 1500s to like idk late 1600s maybe? :') #been a while since ive thought about lacy who ive really put through the wringer #I was gonna include gabriel but I fit in sparrow & endymion instead bc they dont get enough exposure & i miss them #also couldnt resist putting sid & sel in here bc i love them and they give me worst brainrot #oc: celeste night #oc: lucian vargas #oc: wesley norton #oc: sparrow #oc: endymion #oc: lacy cunningham #oc: owen cunningham #oc: zeke [redacted] #oc: sidra navros #oc: sel blackmore #oc: kira gallagher #ok soz for all the random ocs

[artschoolglasses]

Lady Anne Percy, Sir Peter Lely, Mid 1650s

#lady Anne percy #sir Peter lely #Peter lely #lely #mid 1650s #1650s #1600s #17th century #painting #portrait #art

[ollierachnid]

Need to find people with open commissions who draw historical outfits bc I need people to do my fav fashion eras justice...

#pretzel talks #early 1600s.. mid 1800s are where the characters im thinking of are from #and also like. i get the outfits are v complex and i don't want someone feeling out of there depth w them jejej

[mywillbedone]

the unparalleled satisfaction of setting out on a research deep dive for obscure information and finally successfully getting answers

#i wanted to know the full story of the warwvlf hatemail guy #i didnt ever find a full transcript of the trial documents but i got most of the story #tho if u can read mid 1600s german in slanty narrow script i have link to the full trial documents #so ykno if u wanna do everyone a massive favor and transcribe it id pay u over a long period in small incriments bc i dont get paid much

[nzoth-the-corruptor]

"I should stop queuing Solo Shuffle," I tell myself right before queuing more Solo Shuffle.

#i get up to the low 1500s and god immediately assigns me a blood dk lobby vs. an rsham #like bro i'm trying to be a mid fistweaver hitting 1600 over here. do you mind. #the more i hear streamers complaining about it the more compelled i feel to work on my fistweaving skills yknow

[k1rishiki]

one thing i'm trying to keep in mind while designing the cast of the resurrectionists is that they're all constantly changing clothes + ideally there will be ppl cosplaying these characters someday and i'd much rather see morana cosplays done in old btssb pieces that technically aren't things she wears than morana cosplays in cheap mass-produced versions of her canon outfits from aliexpress so i'm trying to make them all recognizable by a defining feature or two + fashion (sub)style alone

#like morana wears old school egl. tends towards skirts that hit her mid calf. prefers ruffles over lace. always has on rocking horse shoes. #usually is in some sort of deep red. wears a lot of vivienne westwood pieces. wears a lot of bows. and has a very specific shade of pink #hair w hime-esque bangs and braided twintails. so like. if youve got the hair and 1-2 of those things you're all set for your morana cospla #(also rectangular headdresses. she loves rectangular headdresses) #shi is also one of the good examples. shironuri w bright red lipstick and LONG false eyelashes for makeup. long red and black hair in a #high sidepony (which is at least partially crimped). she wears angura kei w a tendency towards basing her fits around kimono and not school #uniforms (bc she is. a grown ass adult. from the 1600s). she always has something on her head near the base of that ponytail. #her outfits often incorporate flowers or butterflies. she usually has some sort of timepiece on her. she likes printed socks/tights. her #shoes always have some sort of platform. and her main colors are red white and black. #dysmas doesn't wear any color save for white and black. any metal on them is silver. their hair is black and textured and covers one eye. #they always have a crucifix displayed on them prominently somewhere. they wear shironuri w dark makeup around their eyes and st peter's #cross drawn under their visible eye + black lipstick. their outfits are mainly black w white collars. they like moi meme moitie pieces. #they almost always have a crucifix at their hip. for shoes they tend towards a heeled boot. they almost always have on some sort of veil fo #headwear. think of them like a raspberry mazohyst choker come to life. #mara's going to be my last example bc i need to make the rest of them stronger. black twintails w bangs parted in the middle and pink #highlights. either guro lolita or menhera depending on which version of her you're looking at but we're going to focus on regular mara not #distant-future-amnesiac-reaper-mara . so guro lolita. she always has an eyepatch. she has long legs so she uses that age old talllita trick #of letting one's bloomers peak out to cover more leg. she tends towards blouse+skirt+apron coords instead of wearing a jsk or op. #white bright red and bright pink are her colors. usually wears gloves or wrist cuffs. likes printed tights/socks. likes border prints. #romeo.txt

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Peter Lely (1618-1680) "Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford" (c. 1665) Oil on canvas Located in the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut, United States Lely depicted Kirke with deliberate irony, casting her as Venus with a rose and bare breast, rather than as her namesake, the chaste goddess Diana.

#paintings #art #artwork #genre painting #female portrait #peter lely #oil on canvas #fine art #yale center for british art #museum #art gallery #dutch artist #portrait of a woman #gold dress #dresses #clothing #clothes #curly hair #history #roman mythology #aesthetic #aesthetics #1660s #mid 1600s #mid 17th century #a queue work of art

[costumeloverz71]

Stays and Busk, 1660-80

#fashion #vintage #stays #busk #mid 1600s

[canisalbus]

I’m going to Rome next week & ofc some in the group want to throughly Vatican & thanks to you I’m ready yes let’s go on the Machete & Vasco tour instead of internally monologuing about Ugh This Institution. I mean still ugh-this-institution but with mentally projected appetizing dogmen. And beautiful architecture of course etc etc. So, cheers.

Oh that's so cool! It's actually really flattering to hear you're planning to go see the Vatican just so you can visualize my dog men in their natural habitat.

I hope you have a wonderful trip!

#or at least closest to their natural habitat you can get to today #obviously the city has changed since the late 1500's-early 1600's and a lot of it's iconic structures like the piazza in it's current form #were modeled my Bernini in mid to late 1600's which is after their time #but you know #I think the Sistine chapel has remained practically unchanged since renaissance times but I could be wrong #answered #spicytartlet #picture them on a stroll together at some remote spot away from the biggest crowds #walking shoulder to shoulder so close they're almost touching

[asiancatboy]

the phrase "want for nothing" is so satisfying to me. want for nothing. want for nothing. why does it sound and feel like that

#7 #autistically trying to figure out how to weave this into my day to day life without sounding like i just arrived from the mid 1600s

[nedlittle]

i read 12 books in september (133% of my yearly goal) and 3933 pages (147% of my yearly goal). my favourite was gideon the ninth (locked tomb #1), and my least favourite was rooks and romanticide by j.i. radke. i did not finish bringing down the duke (the league of extraordinary gentlewomen #1) by evie dunmore [review]

full breakdown of star ratings and reviews under the cut! 🖊📚

the book of salt by monique truong 4 ⭐ [historical, queer] [review]

the serpent’s tale (mistress of the art of death #2) by ariana franklin 4 ⭐ [historical, mystery] [review]

the house of dudley: a new history of tudor england by joanne paul 3.75 ⭐ [history, biography] [review]

the needle’s eye: passing through youth by fanny howe 2.75 ⭐ [poems, essays] [review]

rooks and romanticide by j.i. radke 1.75 ⭐ [alt history, steampunk, queer] [review]

crying in h mart: a memoir by michelle zauner 4⭐ [memoir] [review]

dr. mütter's marvels: a true tale of intrigue and innovation at the dawn of modern medicine by cristin o'keefe aptowicz 3 ⭐ [science, medical history] [review]

the living is easy by dorothy west 3.75 ⭐ [classics, historical] [review]

gideon the ninth (the locked tomb #1) by tamsyn muir 5 ⭐[fantasy, queer] [review]

far from the madding crowd by thomas hardy 3.75 ⭐ [classics, romance] [review]

grave goods (mistress of the art of death #3) by ariana franklin 3 ⭐ [historical, mystery] [review]

love beyond body, space & time: an indigenous lgbt sci-fi anthology by hope nicholson (ed.) 3.75 ⭐ [sci-fi, queer] [review]

#reading #reading wrap up #bookblr #lit #lifeblogging #sometimes i make stuff #if literally only one person asks i will type up all 11 pages of my deranged handwritten gideon the ninth notes and post them #despite the overall 3.54 average i feel like september was just kind of mid! alas #my reviews this month are a real mixed bag #1600 words on why a book that approximately 4 people have read is utter drivel vs 'tazmuir rendered me dickless' #mini gender essay on bathsheba everdene vs my talking about how many of my family members have died from cancer in another review #and the heterosexual romance novel. oh my god. WHY did i read that did i get possessed #anyway always down to talk about the things i read don't be afraid 2 say hi :)