Victorian dress size 12

 A perfect outfit for portraying a wealthy middle class/ upper class woman/lady  of the second bustle period = circa 1882-85

 * A bodice and a skirt in light, iridiscent tangerinere silk, the skirt and bodice insert in woven silk brocade from Sudbury Silk Mills

* The  fitted bodice is lined with cotton ,closing wih buttons in front, piped edges and cuffs, braid decoration. Not boned, but bonig available as an option

* The skirt is lined with cotton and closes with a button. It has 1 side pocket and sports an elaborate pleated, bound silk ruffle  and braid decoration

 *the separate overskirt also closes with a button at the back, with the apron front to the front and a fetching drapery over the bustle. drapery hemmed and decorated with a braid

 To achieve the typical silhouette,  a  bustle cage plus a flounced petticoat  as well as a corset  need to be worn. (all items can be purchased separately in the shop. 

accessories are  not included!

 Sizing

 bodice closes at :

chest:40 (102cm)

 waist: 29"  ( 794cm).

 armhole to waist : 7.5"

back length ( neck to waist) 14" (36cm), width, acrtoss the shoulder blades, 14"

 sleeve length: 24" (67cm),  biceps circumference 13.5" (34cm)

The bodice can be made smaller by moving the buttons out a bit, same can be done to the skirts, 

Skirts: waistabands close with  buttons, allowing for size regulation, 29 -30." (74-76cm)  front length  waistband to hem) 39.5" (101cm)

 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 section for information and pricing!

 Bespoke gowns like this one start from £750 labour plus fabric.

2-3 Installments available, please ask!