the rats in the walls

Stuck on what to wear when trapped in a Lovecraft-ian nightmare? How to look your best when you suspect you might be “cursed of God”?

left to right: via; 1870, the council held by the rats, for sale via; Florence Broadhurst

Inheriting an ancient building only to find that we got way more than we bargained for in the way of underground cannibalistic civilizations is pretty much a universal fear! Am I right? Who hasn’t found themselves overcome by madness and ultimately committing some sort of atrocity against mankind under those circumstances? H.P. and these style makers know what I’m talking about. Whether you find yourself a part of some sort of murderous cult or simply pursued by one; whether you’re consumed by madness or simply want to look your best on the way out, I’m here to help!

clockwise from top left: 1890 jet and gold beaded bodice for sale at antiquedress.com; alexander mcqueen via; rat postcard image from postaletrice; vivian stanshall via; waiting it out via; packing it up, bespoke-style for sale at brownrigg, just stop worrying about it via



fashion nightmare: drowning edition

Today’s post come’s from my friend’s worst recurring nightmare: drowning in sweatpants.

Hey skyler. Keep having this dream where im drowning and I can’t move my arms or legs. The worst part is im wearing sweatpants. help!

I don’t know about you, but when I think of watery death, I think Ophelia, and when I think Ophelia, I immediately go Pre-Raphaelite Ophelia.

My go to Ophelia by John Everett Millais via

Two suggested improvements over the sweatpants scenario:

frothy flowers by Leonard; and something a bit more formal by Vionnet; both from Vogue Paris

O, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!

Sweet dreams, Lucy.

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Besos! - Skyler

http://www.theseearthlybodies.com/