Program

Presenter Kandie Carle, aka The Victorian Lady, has an extensive background in researching and presenting on the Regency, (1790-1820), Victorian (1860s & 1890s), and Edwardian (1800-1915) eras. She draws on her extensive background in theatre, dance and historical fashion to engage and  enthrall the audience! Fashion in Fiction is a delightful show-and-tell on the clothing of Regency England as reflected in Jane Austen's life and in her novels. While dressed in authentically recreated Regency attire, (which she makes herself), Ms. Carle gives a detailed overview of the clothing of the Regency Era, (early 1800s) for both gentlemen and ladies by dressing two mannequins as "Elizabeth Bennet' & 'Mr. Darcy,' from Pride and Prejudice, as they prepare to go to a ball. Then Ms Carle shares excerpts from Austen's personal letters as well as passages from some of the novels, highlighting Miss Austen's use of clothing and fashion to define character & class, enhance story line, and develop plot points. All shared with humor and amusing antidotes. Teens through adults will enjoy discovering just how important fashion was 200 years ago! Includes Q & A throughout.