#idodeclare

I really wanted to wear this beautiful @ixdoxdeclare dress today, but it’s made of the lightest cotton (so soft!) so I wore a whole entire outfit underneath, dress and all! It’s just really cold here ok I got so many compliments on this dress today, it’s just lovely ❤ Can’t wait to wear it in summer, all light and breezy ✨
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Dress from @ixdoxdeclare
Everything else is thrifted
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#stregafashion #sustainablefashion #gothgirl #gothgoth #faegoth #elfgoth #maimagi #idodeclare #casuallolita #ootd

Urgh! The weather is just hideous! #gothiclolita #idodeclare #moimememoitie #aliceandthepirates #deandri #alchemyprint (at London, United Kingdom)

Perhaps not the most practical hat for navigating the underground… #angelicpretty #idodeclare #luminoussanctuary (at London, United Kingdom)

⚔️Happy Halloween lovelies!⚔️
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@voodooodolly and I are on our way home from @salemnightfaire today so alas we don’t get to celebrate, but I’ve been loving all the Halloween looks people have been sharing! Here’s a throwback to my favorite “Lady of the House of Love” scrap dress. I loved getting to bring a little bit of this Angela Carter story to life! I hope y’all have a fantastic Halloween!
#idodeclareshop #idodeclare #voodooodolly #angelacarter #theladyofthehouseoflove #bloodychamber #vampire #gothgoth #queerstyle #queerfashion #vampirestyle #halloween #ghost #haunting #shopsmall (at Salem, Massachusetts)
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At the edge of the village, at the edge of the woods, that’s where you’ll find my ghost.
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Getting all set up at the @salemnightfaire today! I can’t wait to wander through the buildings of the Pioneer Village and see all my fellow vendors and attendees!
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@frochan is wearing the Hel dress! I’ll have a handful of these dresses with me along with lots of one of a kind styles! If you’re in the Salem area stop by and say hello to @thorns_clothing @voodooodolly and I!
Photo by @11milebay with assistance by @missykitty
#idodeclare #idoddclareshop #frochan #salmennighrfaire #salem #heldress #hel #sheerdress #11milebayphotography #witch #witchtober #witchesofinstagram #witchstyle #queerstyle #skeleton #halloween #shopsmall #queerowned #overdress #romantic #romanticgoth #gothgoth (at Salem, Massachusetts)
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Through the newly spare foliage of the oak we could see the last twinkling of summers warmth as the last rays of the summer sun sank.
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I’m putting the final touches on pieces for the @salemnightfaire today before @voodooodolly and I pack up our fancy tent and head back East with @thorns_clothing
⚔️We’ve just gotten word that because of the wild weather forecast for the weekend Saturday has been canceled. So the market will now be FRIDAY ONLY. ⚔️
I’ll be bringing Salome Tops, two skirt styles, Linen and Whisper Bise dresses, lots of one of a kind pieces and the last ever of my witch hats.
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by @11milebay with models @juniper_witch @voodooodolly @sklrrrrr and @x_oskeleton
Accessories by @voodooodolly
Armor by @ironagecraft and others.
#idodeclareshop #ixdoxdeclare #idodeclare #voodooodolly #11milebayphotography #ironagecraft #starryhalo #marlowedress #heldress #ladyknight #knightcore #knight #sword #goldenhour #shopsmall #salemnightfaire #autumn #fall #renaissance #medieval #crown #gothfashion #queerfashion #slowfashion (at Salem, Massachusetts)
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“She took me for for several walks in the great woods; to try whether the voluptuous dreaming and amorousness with which tender souls are inspired by the thick and kindly shade of the forests might not be turned to her advantage.”
-from The Mademoiselle de Maupin by Theophile Gautier
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Safely back home in Ohio after the @darksomecraftmkt at the @mountmoriahcemetery I had such a lovely time! Thank you so much to @cabinetofcuriousclay for all your hard work organizing and to everyone who came out to shop and say hello!
Now I’m working hard on some last pieces for the @salemnightfaire next weekend! I cannot wait to visit Salem and see all the other lovely vendors at the Faire! @voodooodolly and I will be there together along with @thorns_clothing
I’m printing a few market exclusive pieces along with the very last run of my Halo hats and Witch hats. I’ve decided to retire them after this market for good. I’m also bringing Salome crop tops, Hel dresses and the newly finished Gruoch skirts (formerly the War skirt now renamed after Gruoch ingen Boite Queen of Alba and wife of Macbeth) if you’re around the Salem/Boston area stop by and say hello! We’ll be there in the @pioneervillage1630 both Friday and Saturday and I know the whole @salemnightfaire is going to be an incredible spectacle.
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⚔️Photograph by the fantastic @11milebay
⚔️ models are @alex.moy and @frochan both wearing the Hel dress and looking very handsome!
#idodeclareshop #idodeclare #ixdoxdeclare #witchesofinstagram #witchstyle #heldress #sheerdress #11milebayphotography #gothgoth #battlewitch #witchcore #falloutfits #autumn #fallfoliage #slowfashion #sustainablefashion #lace #meshandlace #halloweenlook #salemmassachusetts #salemnightfaire2021 #darkacademia #gothgothgoth #haunted #queerstyle #indiedesigner #queerdesigner #queerowned (at Salem, Massachusetts)
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Meet me in the deep woods and we’ll hide from winters chill.
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Driving out tomorrow heading for the @darksomecraftmkt at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia. It’s a long way but luckily @voodooodolly and I will be traveling together! It helps to have a good friend to share an 8 hour drive! We’ll both have some fun surprises pieces at the market including one of a kind styles alongside some of my standard styles. I’ll be doing my best to share some previews in my stories.
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Also just waiting on some final info before posting all about the Bise preorder! I’m excited to be able to launch this as it’s been one of my signature styles!
Photo by @11milebay and @missykitty
With models @alex.moy and @frochan
#idodeclareshop #idodeclare #ixdoxdeclare #queerstyle #knightcore #battlewitch #voodooodolly #starryhalo #bisedress #darksomecraftmkt #everydayishalloween #gothgoth #knight #ladyknight #knightsrepose #blackdress #indiedesigner #shopsmall #greenstyle #slowfashion #forest #gothgothgoth #gothfashion #renaissance #renaissancestyle #romanticgoth (at Mount Moriah Cemetery)
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I saw a strange creature, a bright ship of the air beautifully adorned, bearing away plunder between her horns, fetching it home from a foray.
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One week left until the @darksomecraftmkt in Philly! And then after that the @salemnightfaire I’m so excited to see all of the other incredible vendors!
In other news all of the Hel dresses have finally arrived and been shipped out to their homes. I’m finishing up a few more one of a kind pieces for the markets. I’ll also have some of the Salome croptops with me. We’ll also be launching a preorder for the black Bise dresses in linen soon. #idodeclare #idodeclareshop #voodooodolly #heldress #queerstyle #witch #sword #ladyknight #knightcore #heavenlybodies #halo #queerdesigner #gothgoth #romanticgoth #battlewitch #sheerdress #salemnightfaire #darksomecraftmkt (at Columbus, Ohio)
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I carry on my back what once converged every man, body and soul submerged together in water. Say what conceals me or what I, who bear this burden, am called.
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Sneaking in with a still off two from this Swordtember look! This Renaissance tunic from @thorns_clothing is just perfect for fall weather.
Here I’m wearing it with a sample soft armor piece I’m working on and my @voodooodolly starry halo. The Noli Me Tangere belts are available on her website!
I wish I had more time to take some really spectacular photos this time around but alas! I am however deep in preparing pieces for two back to back in person markets next month!
Catch me in Philly October 23rd for the @darksomecraftmkt at the Mount Moriah Cemetery and then the weekend on October 29-30th after in Salem Ma at the @salemnightfaire
I’m so excited to be able to attend these outdoor events! I’ve missed seeing people in person and getting to talk to so many other artists and small businesses! And I’m so grateful to organizers with are taking precautions and setting up outdoor events. I’ll be bringing one of a kind pieces to both events.
Lots of other things are happening in the background. Both ongoing preorders will be wrapping up soon so I’ll be able to open another for the Bise dresses and hopefully the Velvet Sylvias! That pattern is finally all set and ready to go, and I found a supplier for the most beautiful cotton velvet!
What are you excited about for fall?
#idodeclareshop #idodeclare #lamaupin #swordtember #swordtember2021 #knightcore #battlewitch #ladyknight #womenwithswords #sword #halo #heavenlybodies #nolimetangere #voodooodolly #thornsclothing #Renaissance #medieval #Renaissancefashion #shopsmall #slowfashion #greenfashion #queerdesigner #queerstyle #pageboy
(at Columbus, Ohio)
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Shadow and light, old and new, past and future.
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Finally breaking into the @faith_schaffer #swordtember2021 prompts! Though of course I’m being a bit loose with my interpretations. Working on a lot of very exciting things simultaneously right now! The Salome preorders are coming along really quickly thanks to @suddenlypants and I’m gearing up for TWO markets in October!!
#swordtember #idodeclare #ixdoxdeclare #idodeclareshop #queerstyle #queerfashion #knightcore #battlewitch #ladyknight #womenwithswords #antiquetextiles #nolimetangere #bustier #renaissance #gloves (at Columbus, Ohio)
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Youth makes sounds as long as it’s heart is healthy,
And thinks that it holds all in its hand,
But this triumph is hot eternal.

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I’m getting ready for the next update on the 24th at 8pm est!
This past month was so hectic, but we’re back on track now! This next update will have a quite a few pieces in it! White linen Göndul dresses, black mesh Bise dresses and black linen Bise dresses! I’m hoping to be able to add at least one one of a kind style as well! I’m almost ready to rerelease the Sylvia dresses and I’ll be adding a new vest and skirt style soon! I’m really excited to show you the new fall pieces!
#idodeclareshop #idodeclare #shopsmall #linendress #whitelinen #slowfashion #indiedesigner #gothgoth #scythe #renaissance #medieval #romanticgoth #romanticfashion #witchstyle #witchesofinstagram #battlewitch #hatsbyississtarlust #whitedress (at Columbus, Ohio)
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“But, [Maria Luisa], why go on?
For yourself alone I love you.
Considering your merits,
what more is there to say?
That you’re a woman far away
is no hindrance to my love:
for the soul, as you well know,
distance and sex don’t count.”
-Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
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I don’t want June to end. Every year I’m overjoyed to see the outpouring of pride and support in the queer community. I learned about the 17th century Nun and poet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz thanks to the Hellfire Club hosted by @mr_s_crane on Patreon. If you’re interested in queer history and magic and how they intertwine I highly recommend subscribing. This month Sebastian has been giving us daily vignettes about queer historical figures from across time. I’m especially grateful to discover people I’ve never read about before!
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In other news I’m planning an update for early next month! It will be another installment in the midsummer collection with white linen pieces. Luckily these haven’t been affected by Covid delays. If you are waiting on a piece from me you should have received an email! If not just reach out. My last button shipment was delayed because of an outbreak at the warehouse.
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Photo by @11milebay and @missykitty with model @alex.moy
They are wearing the Salome Croptop and the Natalie skirt with jewlery by @voodooodolly
#queerdesigner #pride #idodeclareshop #ixdoxdeclare #slowfashion #linen #greenfashion #gothgoth #gardenwanders #woodswitch #witchstyle #11milebayphotography #battlewitch #indiedesigner #alexmoymodel #voodooodolly #idodeclare #romanticfashion #queerstyle #shopsmall #shopqueer
(at New York, New York)
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“The Shepherds’ Swains shall dance and sing
For thy delight each May-morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me, and be my love.”
-Christopher Marlowe
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How’s pride month treating y’all?
I so happy I got to collab remotely with some of my favorite people!
@frochan wearing the Göndul dress in black linen
Jewlery by @voodooodolly
Photography by @11milebay and @missykitty
#pride #idodeclareshop #queerteam #11milebayphotography #missykittyphotography #voodooodolly #idodeclare #shopsmall #shopqueer #slowfashion #blacklinen #queerpride #queerownedbusiness #gothgoth #prairiegoth #pastoral #damesrocketflowers (at New York, New York)
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Here’s a slightly better look at my bonkers little 18th century suit. I will share some closeups of all the silly embroidery soon! The buttons are all hand embellished. A tiny detail but worth it for the extra panache!
I wanted to be Julie D’Aubigny but absolutely ended up as a dusty romantic vampire instead. I need a little court sword to compete the look. Part of the fun of making this was stumbling onto the fabric for the coat in an upholstery shop in Florida while I was visiting for a family funeral. My Great Aunt always loved an exuberant project and part of me feels like she handed me this material because it’s perfect. We’ll be back to regularly scheduled I Do Declare content soon!
#fetesgalantes #idodeclare #idodeclareshop #18thcenturyfashion #18thcenturymenswear #frockcoat #18thcentury #historicalfashion #historicalcostuming #versailles #costumeball #vampire #queerhistory #thelargestwig #handembroidery #fop #foptillyoudrop #bocabargoons #littlelad #justalittleladwholovesberriesandcream #silksuit #louisxiv #courtsuit #stedebonnet #pirate #touchingantiques #1700 #julied’aubigny #juliedaubigny (at Paris, France)
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There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.
Théophile Gautier

To this I would add books and friends.
Here’s my silly 18th century suit. I’ve been working on it for months very slowly around the edges of IDD. Every day I’d wrap up my sewing for work and sit to do a little bit of hand sewing or embroidery in the evenings. It took ages but I’m so happy with the results. The idea was to create something that had Julie D’Aubigny vibes. The way I styled it ended up a little bit more Stede Bonnet as a dusty vampire but that’s not too bad! It’s not meant to be historically accurate in any way, the vest and jacket are patterns that I’ve made. The vest is a longer version of my Charley vest embellished with stamped brass sequins and embroidered buttons. The jacket is a style I’ve made a few times in the past but pulled back to give it more 1705 vibes. Figuring out how to pack the volume of the pleats in was a fun series of puzzles. The pants are a heavily modified version of the @black_snail_patterns 1790’s trousers. I changed the closure from a fall front to a center button placket to make them look a bit more like an early 18thc style, then I raised the waistline and added silly flap pockets.
All in all it felt very nice to make something just for fun, and to take my time at it. #idodeclare #idodeclareshop #costuming #18thcentury #18thcenturyfashion #18thcenturycostume #historicalfashion #historicalcostuming #baroque #rococo #louisxiv #fetesgalantes2022 #fetesgalantes #frillybusiness #justalittlelad #wholovesberriesandcream (at Bayeux, Basse-Normandie, France)
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So… go fetch my shovel, the nice one in the glass cabinet

Well, today’s news is miserable as ever. Expect a relaunch of the Noli Me Tangere collection soon to help fund the fight for abortion access.

And unrelated here’s a little Our Flag Means Death moment. Here another test version of the blouse style I’ve been working on! This one in handkerchief weight linen. I think there are just a few more little tweaks that need to be made before I finalize the pattern and send it off to @digit_patterns to be digitized and graded into all the sizes.
How do you feel about the ruffles at the cuffs? I think they could be just a teeny bit shorter.
I dug through my costume drawer and found a surprisingly numerous collection of 18th century inspired menswear. A lot of them come from early versions of the Charley Vest made for various events in Nyc. I’m reworking that pattern a bit (and adding pockets) before bringing it back!
#ourflagmeansdeath #ourflagmeanscostuming @ourflaghbomax #stedebonnet @hbomax the hell is season 2? #ofmd #idodeclareshop #idodeclare #shopsmall #indiedesigner #slowfashion #madeintheusa #nolimetangere #fuckthistimeline #fuckthepatriarchy #linen #18thcentury #piratestyle #smallbusiness #allthesteps (at Columbus, Ohio)
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The Preorder for the Black Linen Bise dresses is still going on on the webshop and on the UK only Etsy.
I realized this morning that because of the way I set up the UK listing it marked it as sold out prematurely. So that’s fixed now! And I’ve added the skirt length and the bicep measurements to the listings so anyone who was unsure about sizing can check those! If you have questions about anything else feel free to email me! I’m doing my best to answer everyone as quickly as I can!
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Thank you all so much for all of the support! I’m always so grateful to be able to do this full time. I am planning a smaller shop update for just before the holidays. It will be mostly one of a kind pieces as I work through my fabric hoard to be able to make space for new materials! Let me know what sizes you’d like to see most for Ooak pieces!
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Photo by @11milebay
@frochan wears the linen Bise in size Med
@alex.moy wearing the ooak Alexandra dress with a Starry Halo by @voodooodolly
#idodeclareshop #idodeclare #ixdoxdeclare #shopsmall #greenfashion #greenstyle #linen #queerfashion #queerownedbusiness #gothgoth #gothfashion #gothicstyle #battlewitch #knightcore #ladyknight #slowfashion #linendress #renaissance #renaissancefashion #medieval #woods #forestphotography #sword #womenwithswords (at New York City, N.Y.)
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All set up and ready for tomorrow’s Sylvia drop at 8pm est. These will be in all black! Exciting news about the Clifford blouses! We’ll be able to do another release of them in about two months who’s time in white and black! I can’t wait to see this style in lovely black handkerchief linen.
#shopupdate #idodeclareshop #idodeclare #sylviadress #linendress #knightcore #witchstyle #indiedesigner #slowfashion #handmadeclothing #dramaticsleeves #romanticfashion #darkaesthetic #darkacademia #deepv #darkcottagecore (at Columbus, Ohio)
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