Romantic era day dress silk size 14-16

Romantic era day gown with gigot sleeves,  1828-38

 It needs to be worn over a period correct corset ( a corded one  would be best, but a standard, generic victorian one will work as well!) and a combination of a corded and standard petticoats - either can be ordered separately on the site.  Ditto sleeve supports

 Features:

*made in stunning  vibrant silk, duponi, so in the period considered a lower grade silk - not suitable for a grand lady, but usable by the middle class! Plaids were very popular  at that time too.

*bodice lined with cotton 

* bodice closing at the back with a hook and eyelet combination - can be adapted to size, as hooks can be moved wither way and more eyletes can be made closer or further from the edge as needed

* skirt pleated to the bodice

* cuffs closing with hooks and bars, can be moved for tighter fit if needed

 *separate belt with period replica buckle

 *bodice piped at the neck, waist and cuffs

*  a cape in the same material, self lined, with ribbon ties and cotton fringe

 *Bonnet is  not included, but a strip of fabric i used to decorate the bonnet is!

* inside finish modern, with overlocker, to keep the costs down,  handfinished piping, hemming etc

 bodice: chest  closes at 41 (105cm), waist at 33" (78cm),

The hooks can be moved and another set of eyelets can be worked  for a smaller or bigger size.

 Will look best on corseted size 14-16, here shown on a model size 12 - a bit too big, but left my corset unlaced and the belt helped!

For economy the dress sports modern inside finish, if you desire a gown  handstitched or with a handstitched inside finish, please email us - the prices of the bespoke items can be found in the  Bespoke Clothing section on this website.

 bespoke gowns like this one start from £550 plus fabric

 The gown is light, please choose small package at the shipping!