Victorian crinoline day dress size 14-16

A versatile day gown from the Crinoline period (suitable for 1856-65) consisting of a skirt, bodice and a capelet.

 Dress it up with the capelet , add gloves, hat and an parasol and you have a nice middle class  day outfit or  working class Sunday best.

 Or wear it  on a corded petticoats ( or shorten),  for a plain look of the working class.

Features:

* high quality  vintage cotton plaid fabric, easy to wash

 * A skirt cartridge pleated to the waistband, and hem decorated with narrow braid. 

The skirt closes  at 34-35" with a hook and bars, easy to regulare the size,   length on the skirt is 43", to be worn either over late corded petticoats or cage crinoline.

* a fitted bodice closes with metal buttons and is decorated a braid.  Fully lined in cotton.

* bodice closes at chest 41"(104cm), waist 34" ( 86cm). can be made smaller byu moving buttons out a bit - the seam allowances are substantial so can be taken out too!

 To achieve the typical silhouette, the ensemble should be worn over a corset and a crinoline cage, plus a suitable petticoat or two.

* a capelet in cotton,  self lined, decorated with a fringe and a braid, with satin ribbon ties.

 The outfit is shown on a model size 12 - a size or two too big!

 Machine finish  inside to keep the pricing down- if you would like to order an outfit with a period  correct finishing techniques, please look into the Bespoke secion for information and pricing!

 Bespoke gowns like this one start from £550 labour plus fabric.