Victorian seaside dress size 12

This dress was made for the second Victorian Dressmaker book, inspired by the extant garment from the early 1870, currently in LACMA

 A light, summery garments intended for seaside, walking, croquet etc. all cotton, so easy to wash!

 Main features

 * A polonaise/en princesse bodice and a skirt in light patterned cotton

* The  fitted bodice is lined with cotton sateen,closing wih buttons in front. the draper extends directly from the bodice, and closes in front though an overlap, with hook and bar.

 *decorative red velvet ribbon is added to the neck and forms a belt and a rosette at the waist

 The cuffs, bodice edve, armholes and neck are piped - the neck has a  decorattion of  cotton lace ruffle and velvet ribbon. The drapery and the sleeves are decorated with bias bands too.

 unboned, but boning can be added 

* The skirt is unlined and sports a generous ruffle  of bias fabric. one side pocket

 The skirt's hem is faced with beige  glazed cotton, the facing is deeper at the back, protecting the skirt's train. A wide,  tightly woven  tape additionally protects the hem at the back.

 It needs to be be worn either over a small crinolette  or over a bustle cage  (as shown in the shots) and suitable petticoats.

 To achieve the typical silhouette a corset needs to be worn. 

  The accessories are not included

 Sizing.

 bodice closes at :

chest:41 (104cm)

 waist: 30"  ( 76 cm).

 armhole to waist : 8" (20cm)

 sleeve length, 24" (61cm),  

The bodice can be made smaller by moving the buttons out a bit, 

Skirts: waistband close with  hooks and bars, currently set at 29" ( 74cm), front length is 40" (102CM)

 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 £580 labour plus fabric.

2-3 Installments available through paypal, please ask!

 The gown is heavy, over 2kg,  overseas customers, please choose the Heavy Parcel option at the shipping!