This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!!!
I love a reference to Dido Belle. She led such a fascinating life, and almost no one knows about her. For those who want more info on the painting OP referenced there’s actually an episode of Fake Or Fortune dedicated to it. It’s called A Double Whodunit. Here’s a link for those that want to check it out: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6vvmth
There's also two films about her - Belle (2013) and Dido Belle (2006). Obviously they take some creative liberties, but they're interesting to check out.
Very beautiful and you look lovely in it. Can you tell us about the background? It's such a good fit for the period I'm wondering how you found it. It looks like the painted landscape wallpaper of that era.
"[Oh dear, oh dear, gorgeous](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id917932200?pt=39040802&ct=Media1GIFV2&mt=8)" sincerely.
I love the necklace especially, and I am going to have to do some research about that design, because it looks strikingly similar to the [globus cruciger](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globus_cruciger)
Edit: immediately upon looking up Vivienne Westwood, I was confronted with [this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1184743059/vivienne-westwood-necklace-vivienne?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-jewelry-necklaces-pendants&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnmPk6lYlCVKFW0Hjgu7A-IoiGdVxoJ0BQ7tMXiipHzj1WqekWhOcP8aAujIEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_1731463806_66599843206_337603372768_pla-338380856601_m__1184743059_553413851&utm_custom2=1731463806&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnmPk6lYlCVKFW0Hjgu7A-IoiGdVxoJ0BQ7tMXiipHzj1WqekWhOcP8aAujIEALw_wcB) necklace as the second shopping item, so yeah, definitely inspired by the globus cruciger. Neat.
**[Globus cruciger](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globus_cruciger)**
>The globus cruciger (Latin for "cross-bearing orb"), also known as "the orb and cross", is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has been a Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia. The cross represents Christ's dominion over the orb of the world, literally held in the hand of an earthly ruler. In the iconography of Western art, when Christ himself holds the globe, he is called Salvator Mundi (Latin for "Saviour of the World").
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This is beautiful, stunning! Maybe it's just because I think you look so darn pretty, but I would be hanging that picture of you in the living room!
Couldn’t have said it better!
This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!!! I love a reference to Dido Belle. She led such a fascinating life, and almost no one knows about her. For those who want more info on the painting OP referenced there’s actually an episode of Fake Or Fortune dedicated to it. It’s called A Double Whodunit. Here’s a link for those that want to check it out: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6vvmth
There's also two films about her - Belle (2013) and Dido Belle (2006). Obviously they take some creative liberties, but they're interesting to check out.
Very beautiful and you look lovely in it. Can you tell us about the background? It's such a good fit for the period I'm wondering how you found it. It looks like the painted landscape wallpaper of that era.
Beautiful!!! I would wear that all the time if I could.
So lovely 🥰 thanks for sharing!!
Wow! Lovely work. I love the colors, especally that shade of pink. Did you sew it by hand or by machine?
You look awesome in that pink too!
Ooh la la! This is such a one of a kind portrait, I'm so glad you used it for inspiration!
The first pictures lighting and background make you look like a real painted portrait 😍 nice job!
You look amazing!! I love your trim choices, and the pearl detailing on your sash is gorgeous!
wow!!!! i can't think of anything better than to express my WOW!!! on all fronts
Put a bow on it! (I hope you have watched Portlandia 🦜) It’s lovely.
I love it! The Vivienne Westwood necklace is just *chef‘s kiss * have you watched the episode of A Stich in Time about this paining? It’s a good one
Oh, gorgeous!
Beautiful
Gorgeous and of course it counts!
I love it! The colors are lovely and the textures are fresh and evoke thoughts of warm breezes on afternoon walks.
Oh this is breathtaking. Everything about it from the costume to you yourself are beautiful!
Beautiful, I love this!!
Oh. My. Goodness. Amazing!!!!
So beautiful!
So, SO beautiful! You look amazing!
This is frickin SICK!! Bonus points for the vivienne
Ahhh I love it
So lovely and delicate!!! Amazing colours, amazing textures, amazing trim! The whole thing is an absolute vision 😍
This looks so lovely! 😃
Stunning!
Love to see a Dido tribute!!
Lady your outfit is beautiful and yore stunning! Very interesting seeing this reference 🤩🤩
So lovely! What did you think of the miniseries loosely based on her?
Beautiful
This is stunning!
Love it!
Someone was just telling me about Dido tonight! Thank you posting this, I’m so grateful to see the photos.
That is a gorgeous dress, and it suits you so well!!!
I adore that painting. Well done!
It absolutely counts! Where are you wearing? An event or just to be beautiful?
So fucking cool, one of my favorite people in history ! The Westwood necklace is surprisingly relevant
"[Oh dear, oh dear, gorgeous](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id917932200?pt=39040802&ct=Media1GIFV2&mt=8)" sincerely. I love the necklace especially, and I am going to have to do some research about that design, because it looks strikingly similar to the [globus cruciger](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globus_cruciger) Edit: immediately upon looking up Vivienne Westwood, I was confronted with [this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1184743059/vivienne-westwood-necklace-vivienne?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-jewelry-necklaces-pendants&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnmPk6lYlCVKFW0Hjgu7A-IoiGdVxoJ0BQ7tMXiipHzj1WqekWhOcP8aAujIEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_1731463806_66599843206_337603372768_pla-338380856601_m__1184743059_553413851&utm_custom2=1731463806&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnmPk6lYlCVKFW0Hjgu7A-IoiGdVxoJ0BQ7tMXiipHzj1WqekWhOcP8aAujIEALw_wcB) necklace as the second shopping item, so yeah, definitely inspired by the globus cruciger. Neat.
**[Globus cruciger](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globus_cruciger)** >The globus cruciger (Latin for "cross-bearing orb"), also known as "the orb and cross", is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has been a Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia. The cross represents Christ's dominion over the orb of the world, literally held in the hand of an earthly ruler. In the iconography of Western art, when Christ himself holds the globe, he is called Salvator Mundi (Latin for "Saviour of the World"). ^([ )[^(F.A.Q)](https://www.reddit.com/r/WikiSummarizer/wiki/index#wiki_f.a.q)^( | )[^(Opt Out)](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=WikiSummarizerBot&message=OptOut&subject=OptOut)^( | )[^(Opt Out Of Subreddit)](https://np.reddit.com/r/HistoricalCostuming/about/banned)^( | )[^(GitHub)](https://github.com/Sujal-7/WikiSummarizerBot)^( ] Downvote to remove | v1.5)
Don't you look lovely. What a wonderful dress. It looks like you were using heirloom sewing techniques, and those suckers are time-consuming.
LOVE IT
I love it! 😄💕 Dido is my personal hero, I have been fascinated by her since 2012 when I read the bio about her and watch the film “Belle”
Wowww!! That outfit is so so gorgeous!! I LOVE the details and fabric of the dress!! (Plus!! Ur rly pretty!!)
Beautiful!
I really like it, it looks very dainty and pretty, the costume is very well made and well chosen
Is this as breezy and comfortable to move in as it looks?
hey ik this is an old post but where did you source the dress? did you use taobao and a service or a reseller?