I recently wondered what an 18th Century Neo-Historical Fantasy High School would be like. And of course, what people would wear! Introducing Rococo High: a regular High School set in a Neo-Historical version of the second half of the 18th century.
Rococo High School Crest
As with every high school, you can often recognize what group kids belong to by looking at their clothes. And because I was at the bottom of the “Cool” pyramid in high school AND I finished in ’99, I may not be up to date on the proper lingo. My apologies.
Keep in mind that these are the general cut of garments for the period. Hairstyles should also reflect the fashionable styles from 1750 to 1790.
1779 Men's Fashion Plate
The popular girls – dressed in frilly pastel dresses of the latest fashion, sporting cute little purses and fans. They look straight out of Marie-Antoinette (2006).
The cutest guys in school – also dressed in the best brands, clean cut, ready to attend court.
The jocks – they wear letter jackets of course! In my high school, the letter jackets were green wool, white leather sleeves and gold lettering. How about you?
The Cheerleaders – they wear incredibly short skirts – mid calf! – with peasant shirts and laced corselet in the school’s colours. And of course, they have pompoms!
The tough guys – Wearing leather jackets and vests and black denim pants.
The Goth Girl inspiration: Pet en L'air Back view, by Stahlrose
The Goth girl – wears extravagantly cut black dresses and dramatic make-up.
The Yoz (at least that is how we used to call them) - his clothes are baggy, he does not bother buttoning up his vest and he usually wears his Tricorn backwards.
The inspiration for the Teacher's Pet: Red Plaid Polonaise by CrookedpinThe teacher’s pet – wears a red tartan dress over a white or cream skirt, a lace partlet ruffled at the neck and tied with a black satin bow.
The Country Kids – their clothes are made of blue denim and their Tricorn could be white felt or brown leather, in lieu of a cowboy hat.
The Country Kids – their clothes are made of blue denim and their Tricorn could be white felt or brown leather, in lieu of a cowboy hat.
Rococo High Student Concept by Gwenyver
Regular student – just like today I see teens wear jeans and hoodies, I see Rococo High teen girls wearing hooded Caraco and denim skirt. This one is actually my Rococo High costume project (as mentioned in my 2012 Resolutions). It is what started this whole thought process.
As you can see some ideas are more developed than others. The point is, the possibilities are almost endless; the only limit is your imagination. For instance, when I was in high school, there was a craze for everything army; boys and girls wore camouflage print on t-shirts, sweaters, miniskirts, you name it. A camouflage Caraco and khaki skirt could be another interesting idea. Something inspired by sportswear could also be great. Imagine a red Adidas jacket and pants with double white lines down the sides for the track star. If Sue Sylvester can have wedding dress in that style, why could it not fit in Rococo High?
Are you feeling inspired yet? Any ideas tickling your brain? If so, come and enrol into Rococo High (on Facebook)!
Eee! I love this idea! I'm going to go sketch up something for a Rococo sci-fi geek! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I also love these mixed up imaginary worlds. I agree with most of the ideas but I don't think the jocks should wear letter jackets. They should wear leather hunting jackets, like that one from the KCI, hunting was the main sport back then wasn't it? They should each have an enormous horse, anywhere from six to a dozen hounds, and a rifle which they are constantly cleaning and polishing. They should also wear battered felt tricornes and big leather boots with a slight heel or possibly, cleats?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like my idea. By all means, get creative on the theme!
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