

Located in Wyoming, Silhouettes was built by a seamstress with over 57 years of experience in tailoring, flat pattern, & draped design building garments & costumes for anthropological, interpretive & performance pursuits. In its 5th year, the focus has changed due to the continued closure of historical sites & events, …
While we respect most of the world is now seen in a little rectangle & only “From the Waist Up”, The Buffalo Gals intend to be “Authentic from the Bum Up” as soon as, & as long as, we can. All Gals will have all new ensembles & characters by …
Offered alongside garments & materials on sale, we will be specializing in historically accurate bonnets 1860-1890 as part of the “authentic from the waist up” movement during the year 2021. Specify a year, style, and color scheme, and let us build it for you.
Suzi Sellers, Proprietess, is the driving force behind the business. In charge of research, design, & construction, she works with a number of independent subcontractors to provide an entire ensemble including undergarments, main dress, outer wear, and accessories. Shelly Jackson, Milliner, provides historically accurate and superbly constructed headwear including period …
The “Buffalo Gals” have extensively researched and authentically designed & built ensembles & work and perform as historic interpreters. See their individual character project development and a Gallery of their recent events by clicking the links below! Click Individual Gal Below to see her projects Click here to go to …
What an amazing part you played in my amazing wedding experience. A million thanks for being so super on top of your trade – willing to take on such a challenge and for all of your attention to detail and time. You are a Master – no a Grand Master! You will forever be a part of my story and wedding memories. —- Rebecca Roseman (wait! I’m Armstrong now)
“I can’t wait to show it (the show) to the rest of my team when we get back from break. We’re going to do it in the media center, so we can show off all of the kids at the same time. Thank you ma’am! I appreciate you my wonderfully talented costume maker/seamstress!” — Dr. Anderson
Click here to see the Powder Springs Project as we get the research posted (coming soon)!
“I really even hate to call it a costume because Suzi’s work is the real deal. This is clothing that will last you for a lifetime, not some Halloween costume. Her work is impeccable and she really works with you to get things right and understand what it is you are wanting. Thank you Suzi, your work is so beautiful! You do soooo much with your research and sharing that is priceless. I for one, appreciate what you do. ”
“We tipped a cup of tea for freedom to you today. It was attended by famous suffragettes and abolitionists including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, President Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Soujourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and the baby of the bunch – Ida B. Wells.”
Dr. Anderson teaches her students about American history in a unique way, by dressing up the school and herself for a specific time and place each year. Her authentic ensemble was a challenge to build and a joy to research as we learned from each other.
Silhouettes wants to thank this customer who has become a friend and an “honorary Buffalo Gal” as we have forged our own new paths in history.
Click here to go to Dr. Anderson’s Ida B. Wells project home page
Buy from our sales pages here as we liquidate the business through 2021. We will, however, be building historic bonnets for sale; 2) Schedule a free 30-90 minute educational program with “The Buffalo Gals” in the Cody, Wyoming region; 3) Use the extensive research on this website for your projects, …