Historical 1910s Styling

I have an extensive collection of 1910s/World War 1 era antique garments, as well as garments that I have made, and often wear these to historical events or occasionally on an every basis because I like the time period so much. My goal is always to make the look as historically accurate as possible, though in some cases, and I will note these, I have taken a few historical liberties for the sake of aesthetic or because, at the time that I wore the outfit, I had not quite learned a specific styling technique (such as with regards to hair) or had not yet acquired a historically-accurate accessory.

This is a photographic overview of some of the looks I have created. I am available to hire for events or for artistic posing in New York City or surrounding areas, and you can contact me at fehlel (at) sage (dot) edu.

I made this World War 1 Contract Surgeon uniform using extensive research on uniforms worn by women at the time.

Photo: Kevin Fitzpatrick

This late 1900s-early 1910s working woman's ensemble is based on photographs of Dr. Sara Josephine Baker and is composed entirely of garments that I made.

Photo: Scott Stanger

I made this World War 1 US Army Contract Surgeon's uniform based on extensive research into uniforms worn by women during WW1. The surgeon's gown is an antique.

Photos (in order from top to bottom) by:

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Eliza Leigh Vincz

Unknown

Kevin Fitzpatrick

1910s antique dress with historically-accurate pompadour hairstyle (apologies for no full-length photos)

Top photo by me

Bottom photo by Adam Coren

Late 1900s-early 1910s antique garment ensemble including a blouse that I conserved (it had a massive tear down the front and in both shoulders from mishandling at some point in its history; I have been told that it's almost imperceptible now)

Photo: Scott Stanger